Litigation Legal Assistant - Growth, Team & Flexible Work

Tyson & Mendes; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Technology reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Vacation accrual

Educational reimbursement

Diversity programs

Social events

Job summary

Tyson & Mendes, a premier civil defense and insurance defense law firm, is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant for civil litigation support in New York. You will draft and e-file legal documents, manage case calendars, coordinate hearings, and assist with trial prep, while maintaining client confidentiality and professionalism.

The role requires 3+ years in litigation support, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a litigation legal assistant
• Preferred insurance defense and/or personal injury experience
• Able to work from the office at least once a week
• Solid understanding of civil litigation (state and federal calendar deadlines and rules)
• Experience with state and federal court filings in New York
• High proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
• Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Professional appearance and demeanor

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with daily administrative tasks
• Format all pleadings and correspondence
• Assist with trial preparation
• File and E-file documents in State and Federal Courts
• Assist with document management and file organization

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Team player

Independent worker

Litigation support

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Tyson & Mendes, a premier civil defense and insurance defense law firm, is seeking a skilled Legal Assistant for civil litigation support in New York. You will draft and e-file legal documents, manage case calendars, coordinate hearings, and assist with trial prep, while maintaining client confidentiality and professionalism.

The role requires 3+ years in litigation support, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.