Legal Assistant - Medical Malpractice

City Staffing; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Legal Assistant for a top national law firm in White Plains, NY. The role involves providing administrative support to litigation attorneys, managing legal documents, and coordinating court activities. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience in a civil defense law firm, with strong organizational skills and familiarity with legal software. This position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for potential extension or permanent work.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal administrative support experience in a civil defense law firm.
• Familiarity with document management systems and legal software.
• Strong understanding of court procedures and e-filing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct administrative and legal support to litigation attorneys.
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate with court personnel.
• Assist with preparation and formatting of legal documents.

Skills

Legal administrative support

Document management

Court procedures

Microsoft Office Suite

Interpersonal skills

Education

2+ years of experience in a civil defense law firm

Notary Public (preferred)

Tools

Westlaw

PACER

iManage

Job description

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Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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This is an onsite position in White Plains, New York.

Start Date: ASAP

Schedule: Monday - Friday | 8:30am – 5pm

Location: White Plains, New York | 4 days onsite, 1 day remote

Duration: 2 months, with potential for extension or permanent work

Compensation: $30-35/hourly

Our client, a top national law firm, seeks a Legal Assistant to join their team! This role will be working directly on the Malpractice Civil Defense team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide direct administrative and legal support to a team of litigation attorneys, with a focus on civil defense matters
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions and meetings, and coordinate with court personnel
• Assist with the preparation and formatting of legal documents, including e-filing in both state and federal courts
• Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems
• Open new matters and manage case documentation throughout the litigation lifecycle
• Process billing, vendor invoices, and check requests

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal administrative support experience in a civil defense law firm environment; experience in medical malpractice defense is strongly preferred
• Familiarity with document management systems (iManage experience is ideal)
• Familiarity with PACER and Westlaw software
• Strong understanding of court procedures and e-filing requirements
• Highly focused, organized, and able to work independently in a deadline-driven setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Notary Public (preferred but not required)
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to integrate into a professional environment

City Staffing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in all aspects of our business. As a women-owned and operated business, WBE certified, we recognize the importance of creating an inclusive and welcoming work environment for all individuals regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, ability, marital status, gender identity and/or expression, or sexual orientation.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice and Legal Services

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401(k)

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