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Secretary

New York, New York, United States · Hybrid

$85k–$110k/yr

Senior

JOB SUMMARY The Legal Secretary provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals within the Family Law practice group. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attentio…

Skills: Legal Document Preparation, Case Management, Calendar Management, Electronic Court Filing, Family Law Knowledge

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Secretary

Pryor Cashman

New York, New York, United States • Hybrid

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  • $85k–$110k/yr
  • Full-time
  • high school, associate degree, professional certificate
  • Posted 30d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals within a Family Law practice. Key duties include preparing legal documents, managing court filings, and coordinating attorney calendars and client communications.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma and at least 5 years of legal secretarial experience, preferably in Family Law. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with electronic court filing systems are essential.

Full job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Legal Secretary provides comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals within the Family Law practice group. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, discretion, and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential client matters. The Legal Secretary will coordinate case management activities, prepare legal documents, maintain attorney calendars, and serve as a primary point of contact for clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide administrative and legal support to Family Law attorneys and paralegals. 
  • Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, affidavits, financial disclosures, and court filings. 
  • File legal documents electronically and in person with state and federal courts as required. 
  • Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling court appearances, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, client meetings, and deadlines. 
  • Coordinate and maintain case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring accuracy and organization. 
  • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and other third parties. 
  • Assist with the preparation and organization of trial binders, hearing materials, mediation submissions, and exhibits. 
  • Monitor case deadlines and maintain docketing systems to ensure compliance with court requirements. 
  • Draft routine correspondence and legal forms for attorney review. 
  • Process incoming and outgoing mail, courier deliveries, and service of legal documents. 
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and expense reimbursements as needed. 
  • Enter attorney time, prepare billing materials, and assist with client invoicing. 
  • Handle highly confidential personal, financial, and family-related information with discretion and professionalism. 
  • Support attorneys during trials, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences. 
  • Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school diploma or equivalent required. 
  • Associate's degree, legal secretary certificate, or paralegal coursework preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of legal secretarial experience, preferably within Family Law. 
  • Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced law firm environment. 
  • Familiarity with court filing procedures, legal terminology, and Family Law processes.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
  • Experience with document management, timekeeping, and billing systems. 
  • Knowledge of electronic court filing systems and docketing procedures. 
  • Strong typing, proofreading, and document formatting skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills. 
  • Strong written and verbal communication abilities. 
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. 
  • Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines. 
  • Professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment when handling sensitive client matters. 
  • Strong client service orientation and interpersonal skills. 
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

This is a hybrid role with the expectation of 3 days in the office.

The description above is intended to reflect general duties and responsibilities and is not to be interpreted as all encompassing. Nothing in this job description restricts the firm’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pryor Cashman LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to recruit, hire, train, and promote employees without regard to race, color, disability, religion, age, marital status, veteran status, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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About Pryor Cashman

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Named a top midsize law firm in New York by Vault, we offer award-winning services from our NYC, LA, and Miami offices.

Industry
Law Practice
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1963
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
7,755

We're an award-winning, midsized law firm that brings BigLaw insights and talent and marries it with collaboration and value beyond the numbers. Picture a mutually-beneficial relationship where your phone calls don't go "straight to the clock,"​ and partners are creative and thoughtful in all of their interactions. Imagine a relationship where you can create alternative fee arrangements and develop innovative solutions that help you to thrive. That's who we are. Because of our team-based philosophy, we are able to count some of the world's best and brightest clients as our own. Entrepreneurs and start-ups, music publishers and filmmakers, Fortune 500 companies and family-owned businesses, high net worth individuals, celebrities, and nonprofit institutions - we are committed to helping every client achieve their specific goals. What makes us different? Value Without Compromise. Pryor Cashman’s unique firm culture attracts top-tier talent with prestigious pedigrees and big firm experience, which means our clients have access to remarkably gifted attorneys at reasonable rates. Uncommon Service. Pryor Cashman partners are intimately involved in client matters and always available as a first point of contact. Sensible Staffing, Flexible Billing. We staff our client teams leanly to avoid duplication and over-lawyering. When it comes to billing, we are willing to work with a variety of fee structures. Find out more at www.pryorcashman.com. © 2025 Pryor Cashman LLP

Offices: 7 Times Square, New York, NY 10036, US · 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900, Los Angeles, California 90067, US · 201 S Biscayne Blvd, 27th Floor, Miami, Florida 33131, US

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About Pryor Cashman

LinkedInVisit site

Named a top midsize law firm in New York by Vault, we offer award-winning services from our NYC, LA, and Miami offices.

Industry
Law Practice
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
1963
Headquarters
New York, NY
LinkedIn followers
7,755

We're an award-winning, midsized law firm that brings BigLaw insights and talent and marries it with collaboration and value beyond the numbers. Picture a mutually-beneficial relationship where your phone calls don't go "straight to the clock,"​ and partners are creative and thoughtful in all of their interactions. Imagine a relationship where you can create alternative fee arrangements and develop innovative solutions that help you to thrive. That's who we are. Because of our team-based philosophy, we are able to count some of the world's best and brightest clients as our own. Entrepreneurs and start-ups, music publishers and filmmakers, Fortune 500 companies and family-owned businesses, high net worth individuals, celebrities, and nonprofit institutions - we are committed to helping every client achieve their specific goals. What makes us different? Value Without Compromise. Pryor Cashman’s unique firm culture attracts top-tier talent with prestigious pedigrees and big firm experience, which means our clients have access to remarkably gifted attorneys at reasonable rates. Uncommon Service. Pryor Cashman partners are intimately involved in client matters and always available as a first point of contact. Sensible Staffing, Flexible Billing. We staff our client teams leanly to avoid duplication and over-lawyering. When it comes to billing, we are willing to work with a variety of fee structures. Find out more at www.pryorcashman.com. © 2025 Pryor Cashman LLP

Offices: 7 Times Square, New York, NY 10036, US · 1901 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 900, Los Angeles, California 90067, US · 201 S Biscayne Blvd, 27th Floor, Miami, Florida 33131, US

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