Legal Assistant

Jobot; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Jobot in New York City is seeking a Legal Assistant to join a well-established national law firm. This hybrid role requires 2+ years of legal experience, litigation exposure, and strong E-filing skills. You will manage case files, deadlines, and coordinate discovery, depositions, hearings, and client meetings.

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package and a diverse, inclusive environment. Salary ranges from $60k to $65k per year, with 4 onsite days and 1 remote day per week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant, with litigation exposure preferred.
• Experience with E-filing is required and essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, client-facing.
• Highly organized, able to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Filing legal documents and maintaining case files.
• Managing deadlines and coordinating discovery materials.
• Scheduling depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
• Maintaining communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Litigation exposure

E-filing

Communication

Organization

Job description

Job details

Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

Location: New York City, NY

Schedule: 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Hosted by: Andrea Ankarlo

A bit about us

We are working with a well-established, national law firm that is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the team!

The firm serves a variety of clientele and industries including entertainment, music, television, media, health & wellness, sports, fashion, start-ups, and more!

Why join us

• Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include filing legal documents; managing case files and deadlines; coordinating discovery materials; scheduling depositions, hearings, and client meetings; and maintaining communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant; some litigation exposure is preferred!
• Experience with E-filing required
• Excellent communication and client-facing professionalism
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment

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