Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Garden City, New York
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hours: 9:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. (Monday – Friday)
Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year (depending on experience)
About Our Firm:
We are a fast-paced, highly active litigation firm dedicated to aggressively
advocating for our clients. We handle a diverse and demanding docket
encompassing Criminal Defense (State and Federal in New York and New
Jersey), Family & Matrimonial Law, Immigration, Civil Rights Violations
and Personal Injury. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results
and are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our
team.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a versatile Legal Assistant to serve as the operational
backbone for our busy litigation team. You will handle heavy phones and
juggle multiple practice areas, manage dynamic calendars, and handle
time-sensitive filings across various courts and agencies. The ideal
candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, possesses excellent
organizational skills, and can communicate effectively with clients, court
staff and opposing counsel. This role is ideal for someone who is detailoriented, organized, and eager to grow within the field.

Key Responsibilities:
● Case Management: Maintain, organize, and track active case files within
Clio across State and Federal Jurisdictions.
● Document Preparation & Filing: Draft, format, and proofread legal
documents, including pleadings, motions and discovery responses.
● E-Filing: Execute electronic filings accurately using NYSCER, PACER,
ECOURTS, and EDDS.
● Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients,
conduct intake, and maintain regular case-status updates.
● Scheduling & Calendaring: Manage attorney calendars, schedule
hearings, consultations, court appearances, depositions and professional
visits with incarcerated clients.
● Litigation Support: Assist with trial/hearing prep by organizing
exhibits, assembling witness binders, and summarizing legal documents.

Qualifications & Skills
● Experience: 2 – 5 + years of experience in a litigation law firm setting.
Exposure to criminal, family, immigration, civil rights and / or personal
injury is a strong plus.
● Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Clio case management
software is required.
● Filing Proficiency: Deep familiarity with PACER, NYSCEF, ECOURTS
and EDDS electronic filing systems.

Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Languages: Spanish speaking is a plus but is not required.
Soft Skills: Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities
in a high-volume environment, and maintain strict client confidentiality.

Benefits:
● Health Insurance
● Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays (After successful completion of
Probationary Period)
● 401(k) retirement plan

How to Apply:
Please submit your Resume and a brief Cover Letter detailing your
litigation experience and salary expectations to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.