Litigation Assistant

LHH; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and sick time

Job summary

A leading legal staffing agency is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant in New York. You will support a busy team managing complex commercial and civil litigation matters, maintaining litigation calendars, and organizing case documents. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers benefits including 401(k) with matching, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in commercial or civil litigation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain litigation calendars, including deadlines and hearings.
• Organize and save all case-related documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• E-file pleadings through Florida Courts and ensure timely service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Florida Courts E‑Portal

Federal CM/ECF

Job description

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LHH is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy team handling complex commercial and civil litigation matters. The ideal candidate brings 2–5 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage a high-volume workflow with accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Maintain litigation calendars, including deadlines, hearings, depositions, meetings, and court-related dates under Florida and Federal civil procedure rules.
• Organize and save all case-related documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Maintain both electronic and paper client files.
• E‑file pleadings through the Florida Courts E‑Portal and Federal CM/ECF; ensure timely service to all parties.
• Coordinate with courts regarding scheduling and hearing arrangements.
• Schedule and confirm depositions, hearings, and meetings; coordinate with court reporters.
• Save and organize deposition transcripts, exhibits, and video files.
• Communicate with clients, experts, and witnesses to coordinate meetings and appearances.
• Draft notices of hearings, notices of deposition, and other basic litigation documents.
• Provide support to paralegals as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in commercial or civil litigation.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Working knowledge of Florida Courts E‑Portal and Federal CM/ECF preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Professional communication skills and a proactive work style.
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off and sick time

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