Litigation Administrative Assistant (Hybrid, NYC)

Offit Kurman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Offit Kurman is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Commercial Litigation team in New York City. This hybrid position provides administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys, helping manage deadlines, prepare legal documents, and deliver exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate has a litigation support background, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to anticipating attorney and client needs.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of legal administrative support experience, including litigation.
• Experience supporting New York litigation matters preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to multiple litigation attorneys, including calendars, meetings, court appearances, and deadlines.
• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents under attorney supervision.
• Prepare and file documents with courts and relevant agencies, ensuring compliance with procedures.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper client files, pleading binders, and case materials.
• Assist with case management and trial preparation, coordinating deadlines.
• Coordinate new client and matter intake, ensuring required documentation is completed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and internal teams.
• Conduct research as directed by attorneys and stay current on court procedures.
• Process expense reports, credit card reconciliations, and reimbursement requests.
• Provide backup reception and administrative support while maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Legal administrative support

Litigation support

Client service

Deadline management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document management systems

Time entry software

Job description

Offit Kurman is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Commercial Litigation team in New York City. This hybrid position provides administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys, helping manage deadlines, prepare legal documents, and deliver exceptional client service.

The ideal candidate has a litigation support background, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to anticipating attorney and client needs.