Legal Assistant

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown law firm in White Plains, NY is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support high-stakes commercial and civil litigation. You will work closely with experienced attorneys, manage case files, draft and file pleadings, and help coordinate discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years of paralegal experience in litigation, familiarity with NY state and federal filings, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant Paralegal supporting litigation attorneys.
• Experience with court filings in New York state and/or federal courts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling commercial, civil, and complex litigation matters.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, correspondence, and court filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial dates.
• Coordinate discovery, maintain case files, organize exhibits, prepare trial binders, and assist with trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, vendors, and expert witnesses regarding active matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Calendar management

Court filings

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Litigation case management systems

Document management platforms

E-filing procedures

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Location: White Plains, NY - FT onsite

Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000

Ready to support high-stakes litigation matters at a respected regional law firm? Join a collaborative team where you'll work closely with experienced attorneys, gain exposure to complex cases, and play a critical role in keeping litigation matters moving forward from inception through trial.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Join a well-established law firm with a 50-year reputation for excellence.
• Work directly with experienced litigators on sophisticated and high-profile matters.
• Gain exposure to all phases of the litigation lifecycle, from case intake through trial preparation.
• Be part of a firm with deep roots in Westchester and Fairfield County and a diverse legal practice.
• Enjoy a stable, team-oriented environment with long-term career growth opportunities.

Target Compensation: $90,000 - $100,000

Key Responsibilities for the Legal Assistant:

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling commercial, civil, and complex litigation matters.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, correspondence, and court filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial dates.
• Coordinate discovery, maintain case files, organize exhibits, prepare trial binders, and assist with trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, vendors, and expert witnesses regarding active matters.

Qualifications for the Legal Assistant:

• 5+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant Paralegal supporting litigation attorneys.
• Experience with court filings in New York state and/or federal courts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Familiarity with litigation case management systems, document management platforms, and e-filing procedures.

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