Legal Assistant - Trial & Defense

Clyde & Co US LLP; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Paid time off

Referral rewards

Mentorship programs

Wellbeing benefits

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Clyde & Co US LLP in New York seeks a legal assistant with 5+ years of experience to support attorneys and paralegals in a hybrid work environment.

You will draft, proofread, and file high-volume legal documents and pleadings, manage calendars, assist in trials, and handle travel arrangements, billing, and client communications. The role emphasizes confidentiality and meticulous organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role.
• Experience supporting attorneys and paralegals in a law firm setting.
• Ability to work in a paperless environment with discretion and confidentiality.
• Experience drafting, proofreading and editing high-volume legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys
• Prepare, proofread, and amend high-volume complex legal documents and pleadings
• File pleadings with state and federal courts using electronic filing systems
• Calendar maintenance and scheduling hearings, deadlines, and meetings
• Prepare for and assist in trials
• Assist Paralegals with organizing case files and records
• Arrange travel and complete attorney expenses for accounting
• Handle billing, correspondence, invoices and client reporting

Skills

Strong work ethic

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Writing

Researching

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Discretion with confidential info

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Clyde & Co US LLP is seeking a legal assistant with 5+ years experience to provide excellent secretarial and administrative support attorneys and paralegals in our New York office. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a paperless environment and will tailor to the unique support needs of each attorney while ensuring the smooth running of the group and department as a whole.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys
• Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high volume complex legal documents, pleadings, including table of contents and table of authorities, letters and emails
• File pleadings with state and federal courts using various means, including electronic court filing systems
• Calendar maintenance, such as scheduling hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, meetings, and knowledge of civil and federal court deadline filing dates, court rules, and procedures
• Prepare for and assist in trials
• Assist Paralegals in organizing case files and records maintenance
• Assist with travel arrangements upon request including car, hotel and airfare reservations, and complete attorney monthly expenses to accounting
• Administrative work, including billing, correspondence, invoices and reporting to clients

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to think ahead; to follow written and verbal instructions, strong skills in writing, researching, and organization/flexibility and teamwork.
• Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Creative problem solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks with a minimal level of supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work with professionals inside and outside the firm.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
• Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
• Referral Rewards – Earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
• Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
• Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
• Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, for you and your family.
• Retirement Benefits – Starts on day one and 100% vested.

The salary range is $80,000-$90,000.

The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

This is the job description as constituted at present; however, the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.

We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Our Commitment Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

Learn more about our interview process.

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With over 65 offices in 26 countries, wherever you’re based, you’ll be empowered to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work, achieving your potential and delivering exceptional outcomes.

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