Job Description

About Us

Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors handles cutting-edge, high-stakes cases in a variety of substantive legal fields. We successfully compete with firms many times larger in size due to our entrepreneurial DNA and our investments in technology and people. Our goal remains what it has always been - to transform the art of advocacy services by integrating professionals across a variety of disciplines - including consultants, accountants, investigators, and public relations experts- who partner with attorneys to create a fully integrated legal team dedicated to advocacy at the highest level. 

Relentless. Creative. Strategic. Litigators at Brewer, Attorneys & Counselors are called upon by clients to handle their most critical matters — when the stakes are high and failure unthinkable. Forming the core of a multi-disciplinary legal team, attorneys at Brewer shape outcomes that set precedent, protect clients, and change lives.

If you view pressure as a privilege and want to join a team that does – apply now.

We are seeking a Legal Assistant for our New York City office. Please note this is not a hybrid/remote role.

Position

The Legal Assistant is a key contributor to the success of our initiatives. This individual will acquire an understanding of the mechanics of commercial litigation, including pleadings and discovery tools:

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for providing high level administrative support e.g. time entries, expense reports and travel arrangements;
• Prepares for trial (organizes trial exhibits, files and all other supporting materials and makes arrangements for transporting and setting up case materials at court);
• Hold responsibility for front to end management of binders and other documents;
• Prepare pleadings and supporting materials for filing such as citing checking, Table of Authority and Table of Contents; 
• Assist with preparation for interviews, depositions, hearings, trials, and client meetings;
• Arrange for court reporters, interpreters, conference rooms, etc.;
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills;
• Assist partners, associates and other legal assistants as needed.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience as a Legal Assistant;
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to handle sensitive matters and maintain confidentiality;
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills, including high level of attention to detail and active listening skills;
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively handle multiple projects and competing priorities;
• Proficiency in MS Office including Mircosoft 365, NetDocs and other E discovery tools (We offer training for our prospective employees);
• Notary Public preferred.

Compensation

• The anticipated salary for this position is expected to be 70K-80K with typical heavy overtime. The base salary offered will be determined based on experience, skills and other job-related factors.

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