Hybrid Litigation Assistant - Elevate Your Legal Career

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 116,000

Full time

29 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunities

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Life and disability benefits

Professional development

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Family support benefits

Hybrid work model

Job summary

CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing is assisting a leading New York law firm in hiring an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to support a busy litigation team. The role covers document production, court filings, billing, calendaring, and day-to-day attorney support.

Hybrid schedule with core hours 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. offers opportunities for professional development, competitive compensation up to $105K depending on experience, and comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching and wellness

Qualifications

4+ years of Legal Practice Assistant or Legal Secretary experience within a law firm.
Knowledge of New York and federal court filing procedures.
Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a high-volume environment.
Securities litigation/enforcement experience is preferred.
Bankruptcy litigation exposure is a plus.
Strong Microsoft Office and Adobe skills; iManage experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare, revise, format, and finalize briefs, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents
Handle e-filings and matters involving New York and federal court procedures
Manage attorney calendars, meetings, travel, expenses, time entry, and client billing
Assist with new client/matter intake, conflicts checks, and file management
Maintain electronic files and correspondence within the firm’s document management system