Legal Assistant/Calendar Clerk: Prestigious real estate management company seeks a Legal Assistant/Clerk to assist the VP/Litigation Counsel. Ideal candidate must possess 3 - 6 years of prior experience in civil litigation, preferably with an emphasis on landlord/tenant matters; a Paralegal Studies or comparable discipline, and have the ability to function effectively in high-pressure work environment. Attractive salary/benefits package. For a full job description, please see below.
I. Summary of the Position:
The Legal Assistant/Calendar Clerk maintains the legal calendar and assists the Special In-house Litigation Counsel and will also be involved in any and all other work, duties and responsibilities required by the Legal Department attorneys for the satisfactory fulfillment of the position, in accordance with departmental and management needs.
II. General Responsibilities:
- Satisfactory, timely and accurate completion of all tasks and activities described above, in accordance with attorneys' and departmental needs
- Prepares rent demands, letters, motions, settlement agreements, and default judgments
- Maintains court calendars, files documents on NYSCEF and maintains deadlines
- Provides assistance and support to other departments on an as-needed basis
- Performing various other tasks, including liaison work, etc.
III. Measures of Accountability:
In accordance with the guidelines described above, the Legal Assistant/Calendar Clerk will be held accountable for the following expectations:
- Timely and accurate completion of all tasks and activities
- Performing related general administrative duties in an accurate manner
- Appropriate liaison activities with Residential & Commercial departments, as well as outside parties
- Prepares files for trials and other proceedings
IV. Hiring Specifications:
- Minimum 3 years of related work experience, preferably in a law firm specializing in real estate, civil litigation and/or landlord/tenant practice
- Strong computer skills (Word; Excel; PowerPoint; etc.)
- Excellent general administrative skills
- College degree preferred in an appropriate area, such as Paralegal Studies
- Effective communications skills (verbal & written)
- Highly developed organizational and prioritization skills
- Ability to function effectively in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented work environment