Legal Assistant

About the job Legal Assistant


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

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Benefits:

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