Job Description
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a Legal Staff Assistant to provide administrative support in their Stamford Office, with responsibilities including answering calls, greeting visitors, and managing court filings. Responsibilities Answer telephone and direct calls Greet office visitors Maintain a neat and professional reception area Prepare conference rooms for meetings Receive and sort mail deliveries E-file court filings in State and Federal courts, in this and other jurisdictions Navigate on the Court websites and Docketing (MILANA) Schedule conferences, depositions, motion hearings and meetings and maintain attorney calendars Open new matters / process matters for closing Create Dropbox Provide general secretarial, administrative, and clerical support as needed Copy, scan and print requests Skills Experience in a law firm setting Knowledge of bolthires Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Kofax PDF or similar program Excellent organizational skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Excellent typing skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills Proficient in bolthires Office Suite Must be able to lift legal size boxes of 10 - 20 pounds Benefits Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Company Overview Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.
It was founded in 1978, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Wilson Elser has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.