Litigation Legal Assistant: Case & Trial Support

CyberCoders; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

HSA

STD/LTD

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy litigation practice. The role involves managing case files, preparing documents for court and discovery, coordinating schedules with clients and opposing counsel, and providing administrative support to keep cases progressing smoothly.

Ideal candidates have paralegal experience, strong organizational abilities, and familiarity with litigation processes.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certificate in paralegal studies, or equivalent paralegal experience.
• 2+ years experience supporting litigation attorneys or managing a caseload.
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, court filing requirements, and discovery.
• Proficiency with case management software, e-filing systems, and Word/Excel/Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, proofreading, and drafting skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Professional demeanor handling confidential information with clients and court staff.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery and trial exhibits.
• Manage caseloads by organizing files, tracking deadlines, and maintaining calendars and dockets.
• Coordinate communication with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Draft correspondence, legal summaries, and memos; proofread to court standards.
• Assist with file opening/closing, indexing, and maintaining case management systems.
• Prepare and process court filings, e-filings, and service documents; monitor receipt.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather background information to support strategy.
• Provide general administrative support including phones, invoicing, and office supplies.
• Assist attorneys during trial by organizing exhibits and coordinating witnesses and logistics.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Paralegal experience

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Document drafting

Litigation knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or certificate in paralegal studies

Paralegal certification

Tools

Case management software

e-filing systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy litigation practice. The role involves managing case files, preparing documents for court and discovery, coordinating schedules with clients and opposing counsel, and providing administrative support to keep cases progressing smoothly.

Ideal candidates have paralegal experience, strong organizational abilities, and familiarity with litigation processes.