Litigation Legal Assistant | Detail-Driven Case Support

CyberCoders; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

HSA

STD/LTD

Health Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CyberCoders is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice in Melville, NY. You will manage case files, prepare court documents, and coordinate schedules with clients and opposing counsel.

The role requires 2+ years in litigation support, an associate degree or paralegal certificate, and proficiency with case management software and e-filing systems. You will draft memos and assist during trials.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years experience supporting litigation attorneys or managing a litigation caseload.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Paralegal experience

Detail-oriented

Legal research

Manages deadlines

Education

Associate degree or paralegal certificate

Paralegal certification

Tools

Case management software

e-filing systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

CyberCoders is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice in Melville, NY. You will manage case files, prepare court documents, and coordinate schedules with clients and opposing counsel.

The role requires 2+ years in litigation support, an associate degree or paralegal certificate, and proficiency with case management software and e-filing systems. You will draft memos and assist during trials.