Litigation Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Generous paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

A prestigious law firm in Midtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and paralegal support. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of litigation experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. This role offers a collaborative team culture with hybrid working options, competitive compensation, and benefits including 401(k) and generous paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare and file legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Draft and format pleadings, discovery documents, and correspondence.

Skills

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office proficiency

Court rules knowledge

Attention to detail

Written communication

Document management systems

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

NetDocs

SurePoint

Job description

Base pay range

$$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Position: Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY (Hybrid - Remote Fridays)
Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 + Overtime
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Overview

A prestigious Midtown law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high‑level administrative and paralegal support to a team of attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys working on complex litigation matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare and file legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Draft and format pleadings, discovery documents, and correspondence.
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, depositions, hearings, and court appearances.
• Coordinate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel as needed.
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar databases.
• Maintain case files and organize documents electronically and in hard copy.
• Track attorney time, prepare expense reports, and assist with billing.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with Best Authority or similar citation tools.
• Strong knowledge of court rules and filing procedures.
• Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., NetDocs) and time‑keeping software (e.g., SurePoint) preferred.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Collaborative and professional team culture.
• Hybrid schedule with remote work on Fridays.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including 401(k), generous paid holidays, and parental leave.
• Opportunity to support high‑profile litigation cases in a respected Midtown firm.

Beacon Hill is an equal‑opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We look forward to working with you.
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