Litigation Legal Assistant

Law Office Of Adrienne D Edward Pc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

PTO and Holidays post probation

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Law Office Of Adrienne D Edward Pc in Garden City, NY, is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support our busy litigation team. You will handle heavy phones, manage dynamic calendars, and coordinate time-sensitive filings across court systems.

The ideal candidate has 2–5+ years of litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Clio and electronic filing platforms such as NYSCEF, PACER, ECOURTS and EDDS. Spanish a plus but not required; training available.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of experience in a litigation law firm setting.
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, diverse docket.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and organize active case files across State and Federal jurisdictions using Clio.
• Draft, format and proofread pleadings, motions and discovery responses.
• Execute electronic filings with NYSCER, PACER, ECOURTS and EDDS.
• Serve as primary contact for clients and provide case-status updates.
• Manage attorney calendars, hearings, depositions and appearances.
• Assist with trial/hearing prep by organizing exhibits and witnesses.

Skills

Legal experience

Verbal and written communication

Independent worker

Tools

Clio

PACER

NYSCEF

ECOURTS

EDDS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Garden City, New York

Employment Type: Full-Time

Hours: 9:00a.m. – 6:00p.m. (Monday – Friday)

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year (depending on experience)

About Our Firm:

We are a fast-paced, highly active litigation firm dedicated to aggressively advocating for our clients. We handle a diverse and demanding docket encompassing Criminal Defense (State and Federal in New York and New Jersey), Family & Matrimonial Law, Immigration, Civil Rights Violations and Personal Injury. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results and are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a versatile Legal Assistant to serve as the operational backbone for our busy litigation team. You will handle heavy phones and juggle multiple practice areas, manage dynamic calendars, and handle time-sensitive filings across various courts and agencies. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, possesses excellent organizational skills, and can communicate effectively with clients, court staff and opposing counsel. This role is ideal for someone who is detailoriented, organized, and eager to grow within the field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Maintain, organize, and track active case files within Clio across State and Federal Jurisdictions.
• Document Preparation & Filing: Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions and discovery responses.
• E-Filing: Execute electronic filings accurately using NYSCER, PACER, ECOURTS, and EDDS.
• Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, conduct intake, and maintain regular case-status updates.
• Scheduling & Calendaring: Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, consultations, court appearances, depositions and professional visits with incarcerated clients.
• Litigation Support: Assist with trial/hearing prep by organizing exhibits, assembling witness binders, and summarizing legal documents.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 2 – 5 + years of experience in a litigation law firm setting.
• Exposure to criminal, family, immigration, civil rights and / or personal injury is a strong plus.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Clio case management software is required.
• Filing Proficiency: Deep familiarity with PACER, NYSCEF, ECOURTS and EDDS electronic filing systems.

Communication:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Languages: Spanish speaking is a plus but is not required.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment, and maintain strict client confidentiality.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays (After successful completion of Probationary Period)
• 401(k) retirement plan