Legal Administrative Assistant - Medical and Life Sciences

Location: Uniondale, NY (Long Island)   Do you have litigation experience? Are you excited about the opportunity to join an innovative, growing law firm that has been successful for more than 165 years?   Harris Beach Murtha is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our Medical and Life Sciences Industry Team in the Uniondale, NY office. You will thrive in this role if you have:   2+ years of litigation experience providing legal administrative support in a law firm (required)   Defense litigation experience (required) A bachelor’s degree (preferred) Strong communication and client service skills Excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) including expertise with TOCs, TOAs, and Styles The Medical and Life Sciences team is looking for a Legal Administrative Assistant to provide high-level administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys, including the Industry Team Leader. Do you have the drive and desire to: Draft, revise and format legal documents including discovery requests/responses, reports, and correspondence and prepare documents to be e-filed Create and maintain case charts, updating them in real time to reflect new developments Serve as a liaison between attorneys and clients, including scheduling meetings and delivery of information including uploading legal documents in client-specific databases Communicate with court clerks and administrative staff to request proceeding transcripts, confirm hearing schedules and clarify procedural requirements Assist with trial preparation, including assembling binders, drafting supporting documents, exhibit preparation, managing courtroom logistics including reserving technology and preparing necessary supplies and providing trial day support Assist attorneys with the court admission process by preparing application materials, gathering required documentation and coordinating with court personnel Process check requests, prepare and process invoices and expense reimbursements Assist in preparing and coordinating client gifts, including compiling mailing lists and packaging Calendar deadlines, including filing dates, discovery cutoffs, and reporting deadlines Proofread and ensure quality of legal documents Prepare pleadings, motions and other filings for electronic filing through NYSCEF and CM/ECF Draft and format engagement letters Utilize new matter business intake program to open new files and submit conflict check request forms Assist with other duties as needed   Harris Beach Murtha recognizes everyone has a right to be included. You will be successful in your career at the firm if you:   Exhibit the ability to effectively multitask, meet deadlines, and provide solutions in a fast-paced office setting Believe in the firm’s core values: collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm Are comfortable working in the office every day   Harris Beach Murtha is not accepting candidate submissions from recruiting agencies for this position during the first two weeks after posting. Following this period, agencies with an active fee agreement with the firm may reach out to our internal recruitment team at resumes@harrisbeachmurtha.comto inquire about potential collaboration for this position. Salary information below will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Legal Administrative Assistant is 35 hours per week.  #LI-OnsiteHarris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience. Harris Beach Murtha Cullina PLLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.