Employer’s Name: Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP
Position Title: Senior Legal Assistant
Position Duties: The Senior Legal Assistant is responsible for assisting with a variety of matters in a hands-on, substantive manner. Work closely with attorneys and other legal assistants in all aspects of litigation, including legal research, factual investigations, drafting and revising of key legal documents, including memoranda, motions, affidavits, briefs, and correspondence; perform client intake interviews; manage case files; and prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, and court proceedings. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Law/Pre-Law, English, or similar, and 3+ months experience required as a legal assistant, intern, or similar. Applicants must have strong organizational skills, including the ability to juggle multiple pressing tasks; excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills; well-developed communication and interpersonal skills; and experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Hours: 40+ hrs/wk. (9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)
Location of Employment: 1350 Avenue of the Americas, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10019
Any interested applicant may apply to the following individual for consideration: Russell L. Kornblith