Hybrid Legal Assistant – Trial & Defense Support

Clyde & Co US LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Paid time off

Referral rewards

Mentorship programs

Wellbeing benefits

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP in New York seeks a legal assistant with 5+ years of experience to support attorneys and paralegals in a hybrid work environment.

You will draft, proofread, and file high-volume legal documents and pleadings, manage calendars, assist in trials, and handle travel arrangements, billing, and client communications. The role emphasizes confidentiality and meticulous organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role.
• Experience supporting attorneys and paralegals in a law firm setting.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment with discretion and confidentiality.
• Experience drafting, proofreading and editing high-volume legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys
• Prepare, proofread, and amend high-volume complex legal documents and pleadings
• File pleadings with state and federal courts using electronic filing systems
• Calendar maintenance and scheduling hearings, deadlines, and meetings
• Prepare for and assist in trials
• Assist Paralegals with organizing case files and records
• Arrange travel and complete attorney expenses for accounting
• Handle billing, correspondence, invoices and client reporting

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing

Researching

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Clyde & Co US LLP in New York seeks a legal assistant with 5+ years of experience to support attorneys and paralegals in a hybrid work environment.

You will draft, proofread, and file high-volume legal documents and pleadings, manage calendars, assist in trials, and handle travel arrangements, billing, and client communications. The role emphasizes confidentiality and meticulous organization.