Legal Secretary - Civil Litigation & Estates
11 days ago
Port Chester
Job Description About the Firm Join a stable, highly respected boutique law practice in Rye Brook with over 35 years of success. We are a two-attorney firm specializing in a broad range of civil matters. We pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships and a professional, focused office environment. The Role We are seeking a seasoned Legal Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support. The ideal candidate is a proactive professional who thrives in a general civil practice and can manage the workflow of multiple practice areas simultaneously. Key Responsibilities • Document Production: Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and corporate contracts., • Litigation Support: Manage court filings (e-filing experience is a plus) and maintain litigation calendars/deadlines., • Financial Management: Oversee the firm’s time-tracking and billing process using Sage Timeslips., • File Management: Maintain organized physical and digital files for probate, real estate transactions, and matrimonial cases., • Client Relations: Serve as the professional "first point of contact" via telephone and in-person greetings. Practice Areas You Will Support • General Civil Litigation, • Probate & Estates, • Divorce & Family Law, • Landlord-Tenant Disputes, • Real Estate Transactions (Residential & Commercial), • Business Sales/Purchases & General Corporate Law Qualifications • Proven experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in a civil litigation environment., • Technical Proficiency: Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with billing software (Specific experience with Timeslips is a significant advantage)., • Detail Oriented: Exceptional proofreading skills and a "measure twice, cut once" approach to document production., • Reliability: This is a full-time, in-person position requiring consistent attendance during standard business hours. Why Apply? • Stable, long-standing firm with a deep-rooted reputation., • Diverse workload—no two days are the same., • Convenient Rye Brook location with a professional, small-team atmosphere.