Legal Assistant

Bressler Amery & Ross; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid time off

Firm holidays

Job summary

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. is seeking an entry-level to early-career Legal Assistant for our New York office to provide essential administrative support to Principals, Associates, and senior team members in the Commercial Litigation practice group.

The role offers hands-on training in litigation workflows, court procedures, and case management, with hours 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday through Friday. A Bachelor's degree and an eagerness to learn are required.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of administrative, professional office, or legal internship experience; exposure to litigation or legal coursework is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files and documents.
• Support case tracking, docketing, and scheduling hearings, depositions, client meetings, and deadlines.
• Request, retrieve, and organize case-related records and transcripts.
• Assemble, paginate, and prepare deposition exhibits, witness files, and trial binders.
• Serve as a professional point of contact with firm personnel, clients, vendors, and court personnel.
• Update case indexes, tracking spreadsheets, and departmental databases.
• Assist with e-filing of routine court notices, pleadings, and transmittal letters.

Skills

0-2 years exp

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Litigation exposure

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Document management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C., a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a national practice, seeks an entry-level to early-career Legal Assistant for our New York office. This role provides administrative and organizational support to Principals, Associates, and senior team members within the Commercial Litigation practice group. This position offers excellent hands-on training and mentorship in commercial litigation workflows, court procedures, and case management. Hours of 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday through Friday.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing and maintaining electronic and physical case files and documents within the firm’s document management system.
• Support case tracking, docketing, and scheduling of hearings, depositions, client meetings, and critical deadlines.
• Request, retrieve, and organize case-related records, documents, and transcripts.
• Assemble, paginate, and prepare deposition exhibits, witness files, and trial binders.
• Serve as a professional point of contact, interacting with firm personnel, clients, outside vendors, and court personnel.
• Update and maintain case indexes, tracking spreadsheets, and departmental databases.
• Assist with the preparation and electronic filing (e-filing) of routine court notices, pleadings, and transmittal letters.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Education

• 0–2 years of administrative, professional office, or legal internship experience; prior exposure to litigation or legal coursework is a plus.
• Outstanding organizational skills and rigorous attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid foundational analytical and problem-solving abilities, with an eagerness to learn litigation procedures.
• Familiarity with document management technology or legal software preferred (training will be provided).
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required.

What We Offer

• Compensation:$50,000 – $60,000, commensurate with experience.
• Mentorship & Training: Structured training in court filing systems, document management software, and litigation workflow best practices.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Retirement & Leave: 401(k) plan with firm contribution/matching, generous paid time off, and firm-observed holidays.