Legal Assistant

If you possess a strong work ethic, exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and want to work in our growing defense litigation practice group, this may be the opportunity for you! This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be able to commute to our Syracuse, New York office. Job Requirements A minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in bodily injury, general liability, construction defect or other civil defense litigation practice area; previous insurance defense litigation a huge plus Previous experience should include experience with calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors, drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence Computer skills: basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software; preference for Microsoft products; ability to type and operate office equipment Self‑motivated and a self‑starter Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines effectively Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members Detail‑oriented with a keen eye for accuracy, proofreading, and editing legal documents for consistency and completeness Proactive and self‑motivated with a demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by the attorneys, contributing to the overall success of the team Associate degree or Bachelor degree a plus, but not required Job Responsibilities Maintain effective communication with attorneys, clients, courts, counsel, and other relevant parties Support attorneys by performing various administrative duties, such as maintaining calendars, managing hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and coordinating logistics Support attorneys by e‑filing documents in state or federal court as needed Expertly organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for efficient reference and retrieval (we use Clio) Act as a liaison between trial teams and internal/external third parties, including experts and vendors, ensuring effective collaboration and information exchange Track case progress, deadlines, and client information efficiently Draft basic pleadings such as EOAs, Notices, Motions, discovery, under the supervision of the attorneys Prepare responses to discovery requests as needed Assist with mediation or trial preparation, as needed Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and document management systems; experience with Clio a plus What We Offer Hourly rate depending on depth and years of experience ($50k-$60k) Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary Hybrid or remote work environment Medical Insurance – Currently provided by Cigna Healthcare with multiple insurance plans to choose from based on your needs – partially paid for by Firm for the employee; All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance Optional Critical Illness Insurance Optional Cancer Insurance Optional Hospitalization Insurance Optional Health Savings Account Optional Flexible Spending Account 401k after one calendar year of employment Paid time off (PTO) to support your overall well‑being Collegial work environment Equal Employment Opportunity Lydecker LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr