Legal Assistant (Newark)

Litigation Legal Assistant

New York, NY | Hybrid | $80,000–$110,000

A leading full-service corporate law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Newark office. This is a hybrid opportunity for a highly organized, detail-oriented legal professional with a strong commercial litigation background and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with attorneys and support staff.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive law firm experience, strong document production skills, and a thorough understanding of federal, state, and bankruptcy court filing procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, revise, and format legal documents in accordance with firm standards
• Utilize Litera, CompareDocs, and related document comparison and cleanup tools
• Handle electronic filings in Federal, State, and Bankruptcy Courts
• Prepare documents for service and maintain organized litigation files
• Create Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents using Best Authority
• Create hyperlinks, bookmarks, and electronic briefs using Lexis, Westlaw, and PDF tools
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, trial binders, and court logistics
• Conduct electronic searches, order file histories, and provide research references
• Support light paralegal functions, trial preparation, and client interaction
• Manage attorney calendars, travel arrangements, restaurant reservations, and scheduling
• Handle daily administrative duties including phones, mail, and Outlook calendar management
• Enter and edit attorney time through Aderant and Intapp
• Prepare expense reports and provide billing support
• Provide backup assistance to other Legal Assistants as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial litigation experience within a law firm
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court filing requirements
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage a high volume of work and competing deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a fast-paced legal team
• Flexibility to occasionally work early or late when necessary
• High school diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Current Notary Public commission preferred, or willingness to obtain one within six months

Technology Experience

Candidates should be comfortable working with Microsoft Office 365, Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, Litera, CompareDocs, Best Authority, Intapp, Aderant, Nuance PDF, DocuSign, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $80,000–$110,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, commuter benefits, HSA/FSA options, wellness reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and pet insurance.

If you have strong commercial litigation experience and are looking to join a sophisticated, collaborative legal environment, please apply or reach out directly for more information.