Legal Assistant

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.; New York, Florham Park (NY, NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Firm holidays

Job summary

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C. invites an entry-level to early-career Legal Assistant to join our New York office. You will provide administrative and organizational support to Principals, Associates, and senior staff within the Commercial Litigation practice group.

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

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of administrative, professional office, or legal internship experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files and documents in the firm’s document management system.
• Support case tracking, docketing, scheduling hearings, depositions, client meetings, and deadlines.
• Retrieve and organize case-related records, documents, and transcripts.
• Assemble deposition exhibits, witness files, and trial binders.
• Serve as a professional point of contact with firm personnel, clients, and court personnel.
• Update case indexes, tracking spreadsheets, and departmental databases.
• Assist with the preparation and electronic filing of routine court notices, pleadings, and transmittal letters.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Analytical problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

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Legal Assistant

New York, Florham Park, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1040

Salary Range: $50,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

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.

• 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.