Legal Assistant

Join a Top-Ranked Litigation Firm as a detail-driven and proactive Legal Assistant to support attorneys in civil litigation and insurance defense. The role involves drafting and e-filing legal documents, managing case calendars, coordinating hearings and trial prep, and communicating with clients and courts.

What You Will Do

Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks, including docket deadlines, coordinating attorney travel arrangements, formatting pleadings and correspondence, scheduling depositions, hearings, and conference calls, and filing and E-filing documents in State and Federal Courts.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We’re seeking someone with experience in litigation support, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in legal software and e-filing procedures. You should be detail-oriented, able to manage multiple deadlines, and able to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience
• Able to work from the office at least once a week
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules)
• Experience with state and federal court filings in New York
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits coverage offered, including plans available at zero employee cost
• Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60
• 401(k) program with 100% match on the first 3% contributed and 50% match on the following 4-5%
• Vacation time accrued annually at the employee’s base rate
• Paid parental leave at base pay
• 37.5-hour standard workweek designed to promote balance and prevent burnout
• Educational reimbursement program for non-attorney eligible team members (up to $3,500 per calendar year)
• Internal diversity and inclusion programs
• Firm-wide charitable giving program
• Numerous social and off-site events each year