Legal Practice Assistant - Future Consideration Job at Eversheds Sutherland, New York, NY

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  • Eversheds Sutherland
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Legal Secretary - Future Consideration

We are accepting resumes for future consideration for temp, temp-to-perm, and direct-hire openings that may come available in the future. We are searching for someone who wants to be a valued contributor and member of a talented and dynamic team of lawyers, paralegals, and business professionals.

The Legal Secretary is responsible for supporting the individual attorney(s) and/or paralegal(s) to whom assigned for specific, day-to-day drafting, transcriptions, and revisions of legal documents via electronically or directly.

The Legal Secretary should have previous work experience including strong secretarial skills, word processing, general office procedures, and filing techniques, along with the ability to concentrate on details, organize work, and work with a wide spectrum of individuals. The Legal Secretary must be able to handle diverse practices, be a team player, and be a liaison between the client and the attorney. The ability to communicate accurately and professionally with clients is a must. In addition, it is essential that the Legal Secretary have strong proofreading skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Additionally, discretion and the capacity to maintain confidentiality with regard to all client and firm matters are imperative.

A high school diploma is required; a four-year college degree is preferred. The right candidate will also be highly skilled with Microsoft Office programs, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel. Familiarity with document management software, such as iManage and/or FileSite, time entry programs, specifically Elite Webview, and change-tracking programs, including Change-Pro is preferred. Knowledge of client relationship management software, particularly InterAction, is strongly desired.

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within our firm and in the larger legal profession. We believe that diverse skills, knowledge, and viewpoints make us a stronger firm. Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP maintains a policy of affording all employees and applicants equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, domestic violence victim status, ancestry, amnesty, citizenship status, ethnicity, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation will not be tolerated in any of the Firm's offices or any other work-related setting. Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a position or to enable them to perform the essential functions of a position for which they are otherwise qualified. EEO.

Eversheds Sutherland

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Work at office,

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