Legal Assistant

CyberCoders; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

HSA

STD/LTD

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy litigation practice. The role involves managing case files, preparing documents for court and discovery, coordinating schedules with clients and opposing counsel, and providing administrative support to keep cases progressing smoothly.

Ideal candidates have paralegal experience, strong organizational abilities, and familiarity with litigation processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in paralegal studies, or equivalent paralegal experience.
• 2+ years experience supporting litigation attorneys or managing a caseload.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, court filing requirements, and discovery.
• Proficiency with case management software, e-filing systems, and Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, and drafting skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Professional demeanor handling confidential information with clients and court staff.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery and trial exhibits.
• Manage caseloads by organizing files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining calendars and dockets.
• Coordinate communication with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Draft correspondence, legal summaries, and memos; proofread to court standards.
• Assist with file opening/closing, indexing, and maintaining case management systems.
• Prepare and process court filings, e-filings, and service documents; monitor receipt.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather background information to support strategy.
• Provide general administrative support including phones, invoicing, and office supplies.
• Assist attorneys during trial by organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses and logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Paralegal experience

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Document drafting

Litigation knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or certificate in paralegal studies

Paralegal certification

Tools

Case management software

e-filing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Assistant

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy litigation practice. The Legal Assistant will manage case files, prepare documents for court and discovery, coordinate schedules and communication with clients and opposing counsel, and provide administrative support to ensure efficient case progression. This role is ideal for someone with paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with litigation processes and caseload management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including preparing pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and trial exhibits
• Manage caseloads by organizing files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining case calendars and dockets
• Coordinate communication with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel; schedule meetings, hearings, and deposition logistics
• Draft correspondence, legal summaries, and memos; proofread and format legal documents to court standards
• Assist with file opening and closing, indexing documents, and maintaining an accurate case management system
• Prepare and process court filings, e-filings, and service documents; monitor status and confirm receipt
• Conduct basic legal research and gather background information to support case strategy
• Provide general administrative support including answering phones, processing invoices, and managing office supplies
• Assist attorneys during trial and hearings by organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and managing trial logistics

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in paralegal studies, or equivalent legal assistant experience; Paralegal certification a plus
• 2+ years experience supporting litigation attorneys or managing a litigation caseload in a law firm or legal department
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filing requirements, and discovery processes
• Proficiency with case management software, e-filing systems, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong proofreading and document drafting ability
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines
• Professional demeanor with experience handling confidential information and interacting with clients and court personnel
• Administrative experience, including calendar management, billing support, and office coordination
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment

Salary and Benefits

$50k-60k/yr base

• 401k
• HSA
• STD/LTD
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off