LEGAL ASSISTANT - New York, NY

McCarter & English is looking for a Legal Assistant in our New York City office. Must be organized, accurate, able to multi-task, prioritize, and work well in a deadline driven environment. The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience.

Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume and a writing sample to Christine Lydon at recruiting@mccarter.com.

Training and Experience

Three to five years of legal assistance experience. Must type a minimum of 70 words per minutes.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skill

Comprehensive knowledge of modern legal office practices and procedures

Considerable knowledge of legal documents preparation, legal terminology and court procedures

Comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, redline comparisons, BigHand (digital dictation)

Considerable knowledge of effective proofreading

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits (if FTE requirements met)

Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.

Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.

Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.

Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.

Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)

Additional Benefits

Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program

Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program

Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan

Employee discounts through Working Advantage

Other Compensation

Eligibility for discretionary bonus.

McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.