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Civil Litigation Legal Assistant

Feinstein & Naishtut, LLP, White Plains, NY, United States


Job Description
Join a stable, highly respected boutique law practice in Rye Brook with over 35 years of success. We are a two-attorney firm specializing in a broad range of civil matters. We pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships and a professional, focused office environment.

The Role
We are seeking a seasoned

Legal Secretary

to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support. The ideal candidate is a proactive professional who thrives in a general civil practice and can manage the workflow of multiple practice areas simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Document Production:

Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and corporate contracts.

Litigation Support:

Manage court filings (e-filing experience is a plus) and maintain litigation calendars/deadlines.

Financial Management:

Oversee the firm’s time-tracking and billing process using

Sage Timeslips .

File Management:

Maintain organized physical and digital files for probate, real estate transactions, and matrimonial cases.

Client Relations:

Serve as the professional "first point of contact" via telephone and in-person greetings.

Practice Areas You Will Support

General Civil Litigation

Probate & Estates

Divorce & Family Law

Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Real Estate Transactions (Residential & Commercial)

Business Sales/Purchases & General Corporate Law

Qualifications

Proven experience

as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in a civil litigation environment.

Technical Proficiency:

Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite and experience with billing software (Specific experience with

Timeslips

is a significant advantage).

Detail Oriented:

Exceptional proofreading skills and a "measure twice, cut once" approach to document production.

Reliability:

This is a full-time, in-person position requiring consistent attendance during standard business hours.

Why Apply?

Stable, long-standing firm with a deep-rooted reputation.

Diverse workload—no two days are the same.

Convenient Rye Brook location with a professional, small‑team atmosphere.

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