Legal Assistant - Workers Compensation (New York, NY)

Chartwell Law, a rapidly growing civil litigation law firm, with more than 200 attorneys across 29 offices from coast to coast, is currently recruiting motivated professionals with exceptional talent and promise to join our nationally ranked firm. With a culture built on collaboration and teamwork, we reward skill and initiative with new opportunities and dynamic challenges. Chartwell Law fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment that provides our attorneys and staff with the resources they need to succeed.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement benefits, an engaging employee wellness program, mentoring program, and a charitable matching program. We are proud to provide a professional and welcoming firm community where everyone can openly contribute unique experiences and celebrate the differences that make us Chartwell Law. If you are ready to work at a firm that values your contributions and encourages your growth and success, submit your resume and cover letter today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

Chartwell Law does not accept candidate submissions from outside agencies without prior approval and a signed agreement. In addition, we do not accept unsolicited candidates from outside agencies via our internal email system. If an outside agency fails to adhere to these procedures and/or the terms under a signed contract, Chartwell Law will not consider any submissions constituting a formal submission nor will any such submission bind Chartwell Law in any way. Outside agencies that would like to discuss a potential candidate and/or enter into an agreement with Chartwell Law, must first contact us at Recruiting@ChartwellLaw.com.

Chartwell Law office is currently seeking a full time Legal Assistant for its New York, NY office location. The ideal candidate will be proactive and have strong experience in calendar management and Microsoft Office. Candidates should also have excellent organizational, communication, writing, and research skills. This position will support 2-3 attorneys.

Primary duties include:

• Schedule events and prepare answers and correspondence
• Organize, chart and process incoming records and invoices
• Follow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail, and regular mail
• Edit motion and discovery documents
• Prepare Table of Contents and Table of Authorities for Appellate Briefs
• Organization of case files; gathering, organizing, and analyzing data
• Prepare Affidavit of Service and facilitate outgoing documents to the Court and to adversaries
• Retrieve documents and save to document management system

• Workers' Comp experience
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years' legal experience.
• Knowledge regarding scheduling legal events, including depositions and Motion Hearings
• Experience in preparing and serving documents, typing from dictation,
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook and Word
• Must have ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with Aderant Total Office (ATO), Lexis Advance and/or PcLaw

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Department: Workers' Compensation
This is a full time position