Case Assistant (Litigation) - Hybrid Opportunity Job Listing at Seyfarth Shaw in New York, NY (Job ID 2341)

Description

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. If you join us, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology in a friendly and professional environment, and we will continue to invest in your professional development. If you want the freedom to grow at a firm that is invested in your future, keep reading.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The New York office of Seyfarth Shaw LLP is seeking a Case Assistant to join our Litigation practice group, and also provide support to the Labor & Employment practice group.  Under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, you will perform a variety of organizational and administrative support to the team.  This position upholds the image of the Firm by maintaining the highest degree of excellence and client service.  The ideal candidate is someone who is interested in pursuing a legal career and would like to experience and gain knowledge about the practice of law in a large firm setting.

 THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• On any given day, you will interact with colleagues in a team setting and work directly with paralegals, attorneys, staff, and outside vendors.
• Provide support in various aspects of case management for litigation matters, including but not limited to: assistance with document productions; maintenance of production logs; correspondence with third-party vendors; organization of litigation materials; and preparation of deposition binders.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, manage expectations from a variety of stakeholders including firm attorneys, managers, litigation support professionals, and drive projects through to completion in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to accurately write, edit and proofread (punctuation, grammar, spelling) correspondence and other legal documents.
• Any other projects as assigned by an attorney or the Paralegal Manager.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree required;
• Exceptional interpersonal skills;
• High degree of initiative and independent judgment in order to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

WHAT WE PROVIDE:

Seyfarth provides competitive salary and benefits at all levels, and our culture embraces the entrepreneurial spirit of its professionals like no other firm. Our professional staff are a collaborative team, helping to define the unique client experience offered by the firm. We understand that it takes more than attorneys to build a successful legal practice; everyone participates in our commitment to excellence. 

We are also proud to be an influential leader in inclusion and diversity. The firm has been recognized for our efforts by the Human Rights Campaign and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. We are Mansfield 5.0 certified, a reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing candidates from underrepresented groups.

MORE ABOUT SEYFARTH:

With more than 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. Learn more about The Seyfarth Experience at www.seyfarth.com/careers/.

Seyfarth Shaw is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, change of sex or transgender status, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster through the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

The salary range for this role is $55,000 to $60,000 annually, which is based on a 40-hour work week. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in New York. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for an annual merit increase and bonus pay. 

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).    

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This position is based in New York, NY 10018