Perform a wide range of administrative and general office duties for the Office of General Counsel litigation attorneys including those of a confidential nature. Prepare case files and coordinate with the litigation team on court filings, production of documents for subpoenas and record requests. Prepare materials for court appearances, arbitrations, depositions and transcription services. Prepare documents, communications, and presentations for hearings and trials. Assist with research and special projects, investigations and litigations. Prioritize office activities and delegate work to student employees. May act as work leader to junior clerical support staff. Respond to inquiries regarding legal requests such as subpoenas, records, verifications, incident reports and insurance related matters displaying a comprehensive knowledge of the department's activities, policies and programs. Customize and/or compose letters on own initiative or in response to requests for information. Perform general administrative duties utilizing intermediate to advanced-level functions. Modify and/or create databases and complex spreadsheets.

Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:
Associate's Degree

Required Experience:
5+ years related experience in a legal environment. Experience managing multiple complex matters and coordinating projects.

Preferred Experience:
5+ years year's experience in a law office, government agency, non-profit organization, university or corporate environment.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Understanding of basic legal terms and litigation processes. Familiarity with document management systems and best practices. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. Fast, accurate keyboarding skills (50+ wpm). Strong writing and research skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and analytical skills. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Ability to effectively communicate sensitive information verbally and in writing to a diverse population.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $46.500. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

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New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering traces its roots back to 1854, building on an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship and inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century — backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion to recruit new faculty, fuel groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas, and expand the Downtown Brooklyn campus. NYU Tandon faculty are world renowned leaders in science and technology, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. We lead and have ties to multidisciplinary centers in wireless technology, cybersecurity, urban informatics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health, among others. Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn, and we support three “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We are deeply committed to teaching and le...arning, and with NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education. NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increase the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life

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