Legal Assistant - Litigation
hace 1 día
Garden City
Pay: $40,000.00 - $63,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity • Join a modern, forward-thinking litigation firm with a collaborative and supportive office culture, • Work on meaningful litigation matters while supporting attorneys across case management, court filings, document preparation, scheduling, and client coordination, • Be part of a team that values organization, initiative, professionalism, and strong attention to detail, • Gain exposure to sophisticated legal work across a broad firm footprint, • Work in a role where proactive legal support is highly valued and directly helps cases move forward, • Join a firm that invests in professional growth, teamwork, technology, and long-term career development, • Receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, disability insurance, 401(k) with vested match, flexible work options, paid time off, and eligibility for a discretionary annual bonus Location: This role is based in Garden City, NY, supporting the firm’s Garden City office and broader litigation team. Note: Must have 3+ years of legal assistant experience in general litigation, including litigation document preparation, attorney calendar management, State and Federal Court e-filing, and deadline tracking. About Us We are a modern litigation firm built around teamwork, innovation, client service, and professional growth. Confidential Employer. Our team values collaboration, communication, efficiency, diversity of perspective, and a supportive environment where legal professionals can do excellent work and continue growing in their careers. Job Description • Provide advanced administrative and legal support to attorneys handling litigation matters, • Draft, prepare, format, proofread, and edit litigation documents, including correspondence, pleadings, discovery demands, discovery responses, motions, subpoenas, and settlement documents, • Assist with electronic filing in State and Federal Courts, • Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court appearances, depositions, conferences, and scheduling needs, • Coordinate with courts, clients, experts, opposing counsel, co-counsel, court reporters, and interpreters, • Open, close, scan, save, organize, and maintain case files in the firm’s document management system, • Track case status, deadlines, filings, and attorney follow-up items to help keep matters moving forward, • Perform data entry, process expense reports, check requests, large mailings, and other administrative tasks, • Transcribe dictation, type legal documents, and arrange travel accommodations as needed, • Maintain client confidentiality and ensure secure handling of sensitive documents and information, • Support attorney marketing tasks and assist with overflow work for other attorneys when needed, • Collaborate with team members and follow office workflow procedures to support efficiency and consistency Qualifications • 3+ years of legal assistant experience in general litigation, • Experience preparing litigation documents, pleadings, discovery, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence, • Knowledge of State and Federal Court e-filing, • Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams, • Experience with case management systems, document management systems, and legal software, • Strong organizational, communication, proofreading, and time management skills, • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a high-volume, deadline-driven legal environment, • Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, polished work, • Ability to anticipate attorney needs, move projects forward proactively, and work independently, • Professional, confidential, team-oriented, and client-service focused approach, • Associate’s degree or higher preferred Why You Will Love Working Here • You will join a team that values legal support professionals as an important part of the firm’s success, • The environment is collaborative, respectful, and focused on open communication and shared accountability, • The firm supports professional development, ongoing learning, and long-term career growth, • You will work with attorneys and legal staff who value efficiency, responsiveness, and teamwork, • The firm embraces technology, process improvement, and a modern approach to legal services, • The benefits package includes health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with generous vested match, flexible work options, paid time off, and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus JPC-1013 Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Paid time off, • Retirement plan, • Vision insurance
