Legal Practice Assistant (Litigation) - NY

Fenwick is seeking a Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to support assigned attorneys and paralegals in our New York office. The role requires a hybrid schedule with three days on-site and a 37.5 hour workweek.

Requirements

• Maintain and foster positive and collaborative working relationships
• Produce high quality and error free work product in a timely manner
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of efficiencies and teamwork
• Collaborate within the secretarial team to ensure assigned attorneys and paralegals are supported
• Possess a solid understanding of the litigation process
• Demonstrate proficiency in handling State, Federal, and Appellate ECF sealed and public filings
• Complete familiarity with trial prep documents and trial logistics
• Use legal resources effectively, including court websites and legal databases
• Generate and troubleshoot Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
• Responsible for compiling and coordinating court filings and managing calendars
• Perform a variety of administrative functions, including preparing check requests and invoices
• Acquire knowledge and understanding of the Firm's resources and protocols
• Ability to be flexible and available to work overtime as necessary
• Review monthly bills for consistency and accuracy, and monitor A/R and collections issues

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellbeing