Pleadings Coordinator

Overview

Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP with offices in New York City, Garden City, White Plains, Albany and Shelton, CT, is currently seeking a Pleadings Coordinator/Legal Secretary with a minimum of 2-4 years’ experience. The salary for this position is $60,000 to $65,000, depending on experience. This position will be located in our New York City office.

• Overseeing preparation, formatting, finalizing and filing Answer packages for our New York City and Garden City offices.
• Assist in drafting, formatting, proofreading and finalizing legal pleadings including Answers, Notice of Depositions, Demand for Bills of Particulars and other initial discovery demands.
• Ability to handle pressure, interruptions and multiple projects with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Must have experience with State and Federal e-filing.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word, Outlook and MS Teams.
• Perform administrative duties, including proofreading and editing all materials for extreme accuracy and clarity.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Minimum 2-4 years’ experience as Pleadings Coordinator/Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role.
• Experience with state and federal e-filing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and MS Teams.