Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Paid leave

Holiday pay

Job summary

LHH in New York, NY is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a busy law firm. You will provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys, manage calendars, and coordinate depositions and hearings.

This hybrid role offers exposure to a range of cases and requires strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Prior litigation experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures and e-filing requirements.
• Strong Microsoft Office and document formatting skills.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• State and federal e-filing
• Maintain calendars, deadlines, and case files
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and other case-related matters
• Assist with time entry, billing, expenses, and general administrative needs

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a busy law firm in New York City.

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
• State and federal e-filing
• Maintain calendars, deadlines, and case files
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and other case-related matters
• Assist with time entry, billing, expenses, and general administrative needs

Qualifications

• Prior litigation legal assistant or legal secretary experience
• Knowledge of litigation procedures and e-filing requirements
• Strong Microsoft Office and document formatting skills
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Hybrid – 4 days in office / 1 day remote

Salary: $60,000–$75,000, depending on experience

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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