Legal Assistant

Job Description

McManus Ateshoglou Aiello & Apostolakos PLLC is seeking to hire a Legal Assistant to join our rapidly growing firm. Our firm is based in New York with offices in the Manhattan Financial District and in Nassau County Long Island. We are currently hiring for our New York location.

The ideal candidate will be able to work independently with appropriate supervision. MAAA also offers law students the opportunity to develop and hone their litigation skills and to develop their writing techniques. We encourage the growth and learning of our employees. We are committed to maintaining an energetic work environment based on professionalism, respect, and teamwork.

You may also send your resume to [email protected] to apply.

Qualifications:

• Litigation experience
• Knowledge of court rules and procedures
• Familiarity with NYSCEF
• Typing and organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to organize files and workflow
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Assisting attorneys with maintaining case files
• Preparation of discovery, answers, motions, RJIs, and other defense litigation documents
• Proofread, photocopy, assemble, and distribute prepared materials as necessary
• Electronically file documents with appropriate court
• Interaction and communication with clients as required, and requested by attorneys
• Perform administrative tasks
• Any and all other duties as may be required of the job
  
  

Benefits:

• Pay $19-$30 per hour
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Time Off
  
  

Company Description

McManus Ateshoglou Aiello & Apostolakos PLLC (MAAA) brings together a team of attorneys whose recognized litigation skills and experience combine to deliver effective representation and advocacy to its clients in state and federal courts in New York and New Jersey. MAAA provides legal representation and counsel to individuals, businesses, insurance carriers and municipalities from the commencement of an action through trial and appeal.

It is the essence of MAAA’s firm culture to litigate every case aggressively. MAAA attorneys are always prepared to advance a litigation through the use of discovery and dispositive motions, and in the absence of a favorable settlement, pursue appropriate relief through the court at the trial and appellate levels.

MAAA attorneys are well versed in issues relating to claims and suits involving owners, tenants, contractors and subcontractors arising from construction accidents, the New York Labor Law, insurance coverage and indemnification, premises liability, dram shop liability, foreseeability, municipalities, immunity, notice requirements, trucking and automobile accidents, leasing agreements and serious injury thresholds, property damage, subrogation and the enforceability of waivers, employment and supervision, wage and hour, professional malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty, as well as claims and suits arising from commercial transactions, contracts, shareholder / membership agreements, derivative claims brought on behalf of business entities, and officer and director liability.

MAAA effectively assists clients in assessing each claim by promptly reporting all relevant information. In order to cost effectively protect clients’ interests, the attorneys of MAAA work closely with clients to strategically develop proactive litigation plans which often include alternative dispute resolution procedures such as arbitration and mediation.

McManus Ateshoglou Aiello & Apostolakos PLLC (MAAA) brings together a team of attorneys whose recognized litigation skills and experience combine to deliver effective representation and advocacy to its clients in state and federal courts in New York and New Jersey. MAAA provides legal representation and counsel to individuals, businesses, insurance carriers and municipalities from the commencement of an action through trial and appeal. It is the essence of MAAA’s firm culture to litigate every case aggressively. MAAA attorneys are always prepared to advance a litigation through the use of discovery and dispositive motions, and in the absence of a favorable settlement, pursue appropriate relief through the court at the trial and appellate levels. MAAA attorneys are well versed in issues relating to claims and suits involving owners, tenants, contractors and subcontractors arising from construction accidents, the New York Labor Law, insurance coverage and indemnification, premises liability, dram shop liability, foreseeability, municipalities, immunity, notice requirements, trucking and automobile accidents, leasing agreements and serious injury thresholds, property damage, subrogation and the enforceability of waivers, employment and supervision, wage and hour, professional malpractice and breach of fiduciary duty, as well as claims and suits arising from commercial transactions, contracts, shareholder / membership agreements, derivative claims brought on behalf of business entities, and officer and director liability. MAAA effectively assists clients in assessing each claim by promptly reporting all relevant information. In order to cost effectively protect clients’ interests, the attorneys of MAAA work closely with clients to strategically develop proactive litigation plans which often include alternative dispute resolution procedures such as arbitration and mediation.