Construction Litigation Legal Assistant (NYC)

Cullen and Dykman LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullen and Dykman LLP is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant for our Battery Park office in New York City. This role provides essential administrative support to attorneys, manages case files, drafts documents, and ensures smooth operations within the office.

Responsibilities include handling pleadings, calendars, and communications with courts and clients. Proficiency in Word, Acrobat, and e‑discovery tools is highly valued; a 2+ year background in law is preferred, with a four-year

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a law firm or litigation setting preferred.
• Experience with NYS and Federal Court filing procedures (NYSCEF, PACER) preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Word (Tables of Authorities, ToC, styles, cross-references, track changes).
• Experience with e-discovery platforms such as Relativity and Nextpoint; ability to learn new tools quickly.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organizational support to multiple attorneys in the Construction practice in NYC.
• Edit, proofread, file pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery documents for State and Federal litigation.
• Draft routine correspondence and documents; manage litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Maintain electronic and physical files, including document management in iManage.
• Support e-discovery workflows and communicate with courts, clients, and internal teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Strong written & verbal communication

Ability to manage high-volume workload

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Relativity

Nextpoint

PACER

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Cullen and Dykman LLP is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant for our Battery Park office in New York City. This role provides essential administrative support to attorneys, manages case files, drafts documents, and ensures smooth operations within the office.

Responsibilities include handling pleadings, calendars, and communications with courts and clients. Proficiency in Word, Acrobat, and e‑discovery tools is highly valued; a 2+ year background in law is preferred, with a four-year