Legal Assistant

Pay: $40000.00 - $63000.00 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 firms 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 firms 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
• Associates 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 firms 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

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: 3 yrs legal support litigation exp state/federal court e-filing exp.

• Nice to haves: Preferred Associates degree or higher high-volume litigation experience insurance defense experience NYSCEF PACER case management software and strong Microsoft Office skills.

• Additional context: Relocation- unsure. Packages - unsure

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 to 4 years of litigation legal assistant experience: $37440 to $45000 annually approximately $18 to $22 per hour

  • 5 to 7 years of litigation legal assistant experience: $45000 to $55000 annually approximately $22 to $26 per hour

  • 8 years of strong litigation support experience: $55000 to $62400 annually approximately $26 to $30 per hour

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Garden City litigation Legal Assistant role requiring 3 years of general litigation support experience. Role includes pleadings discovery motions subpoenas e-filing attorney calendars deadlines document management client/court communication and administrative support. Strong fit for litigation legal assistants or legal secretaries with NY State and Federal Court filing experience.

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• Client job title: Legal Assistant

• Location: Garden City NY

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