Legal Assistant (L&T Litigation)

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Competitive Bonus Package

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Jobot, a midsize real estate firm in NYC, is seeking a highly motivated Permanent Legal Assistant (L&T Litigation) to join our dynamic legal team. You will support litigation, housing court, housing and commercial matters, and manage deadlines with precision.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in a similar role, with strong research skills and organizational abilities. Salary ranges from $90,000 to $110,000 per year, commensurate with experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• Proven experience with litigation, housing court, residential, commercial, holdover, and nonpayment cases.
• Strong knowledge of legal research methods and legal terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), legal research software, and case management systems.
• Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, discovery, and court filings.
• Attend housing court proceedings and assist with residential, commercial, holdover, and nonpayment cases.
• Conduct legal research and assist in the preparation of legal memorandums, briefs, and other documents.
• Manage case files, maintain case calendars, and track deadlines.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Assist with the preparation and review of client billing and expense reports.
• Provide general administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, maintaining files, and answering phones.
• Stay current on legal trends and changes in the law to provide the most accurate and timely advice to our clients.

Skills

Litigation support

Housing court experience

Case management

Legal research

Communication skills

Education

Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education

2+ years as Legal Assistant or similar role

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal research software

Case management systems

Job description

A bit about us

Midsize real estate firm in NYC!

Based in Manhattan we are an award-winning Lawfirm specializing in Real Estate Law across New York and the USA.

Why join us

• Competitive Base Salary!
• Competitive Bonus Package!
• The Most Comprehensive Benefits Package in the USA!

Job Details

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Permanent Legal Assistant (L&T Litigation) to join our dynamic legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong background in litigation, housing court, residential, commercial, holdover, and nonpayment cases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This role will provide comprehensive legal support to our team and will have a significant impact on our ongoing cases.

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Responsibilities

• 1. Assist in all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, discovery, and court filings.
• 2. Attend housing court proceedings and assist with residential, commercial, holdover, and nonpayment cases.
• 3. Conduct legal research and assist in the preparation of legal memorandums, briefs, and other documents.
• 4. Manage case files, maintain case calendars, and track deadlines.
• 5. Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• 6. Assist with the preparation and review of client billing and expense reports.
• 7. Provide general administrative support to attorneys, including scheduling meetings, maintaining files, and answering phones.
• 8. Stay current on legal trends and changes in the law to provide the most accurate and timely advice to our clients.

Qualifications

• 1. Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role in a law firm or corporate legal department.
• 2. Proven experience with litigation, housing court, residential, commercial, holdover, and nonpayment cases.
• 3. Strong knowledge of legal research methods and legal terminology.
• 4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 5. Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• 6. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• 7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), legal research software, and case management systems.
• 8. Paralegal certification or equivalent legal education is preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic legal team and contribute to our continued success. If you have the necessary skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.