Summary
Goldberg, Miller & Rubin is a regional civil law firm focused on litigating cases involving automotive and trucking negligence, medical malpractice, toxic torts, work-related accidents, and general liability. The Legal Assistant will support multiple attorneys by preparing and filing legal documents, maintaining case records, coordinating communications and schedules, and tracking deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to two or more lawyers
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners
- Prepare and/or proofread legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, opinions, complaints, administrative decisions, orders, etc
- Maintain an accurate case record system including keeping contacts and case material up to date
- File legal documents with various local courts
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
- Schedule depositions, client meetings, and maintain all attorney calendars
Skills
- 2+ years of experience in the legal field
- Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills
- Ability to multitask and remain organized
- Experience in insurance defense
- Working knowledge of litigation management software systems
- Ability to communicate in a secondary language
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 2+ years of experience in the legal field
- Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and Zoom
- Outstanding time-management and typing skills
- Ability to multitask and remain organized
Nice to Haves
- experience in insurance defense
- Working knowledge of litigation management software systems
- Ability to communicate in a secondary language
Benefits
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Voluntary insurances
- Parental leave
- Annual bonuses
- Professional development assistance
- This position could be hybrid/remote based on experience.