Litigation Legal Assistant (ID# 4880)

TGC Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm is seeking a Legal Assistant/Litigation Support Assistant in Manhattan. This role involves comprehensive litigation support, drafting and revising legal documents, managing case files, and ensuring compliance with court rules. Candidates should have prior experience in litigation support and strong communication skills. A collaborative and intellectually rigorous environment awaits the right candidate. The position requires onsite presence five days a week.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a litigation support role within a law firm or legal department.
• Strong attention to detail while managing multiple matters concurrently.
• Proficient in using document management tools and e-discovery platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple matters concurrently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and litigation support tools, including e-discovery and document management platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support throughout all phases of litigation.
• Draft and revise litigation documents and assist with e-filing.
• Organize and manage case files and track deadlines.
• Organize and manage records, including discovery productions, exhibits, and case materials.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files per firm protocols and retention policies.
• Track deadlines and court schedules; assist with calendars and docket control.
• Coordinate with clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Schedule depositions/hearings/meetings and prepare notices and logistics.
• Support trial prep with exhibit management and witness files.

Skills

Litigation support experience

Familiarity with civil litigation procedures

Strong drafting and proofreading skills

Organizational skills

Professional communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Experience with litigation support tools

Tools

e-discovery platforms

Document management systems

Job description

Position: Legal Assistant/Litigation Support Assistant

5 Days per week onsite in Manhattan

Early to Mid Career Level

A sophisticated legal practice is seeking a Litigation Support Assistant to provide high-level administrative and substantive support to attorneys handling complex civil litigation matters. This role supports counsel throughout all phases of litigation, requiring a strong working knowledge of procedural rules, legal documentation, and case management practices.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive litigation support from case intake and pre-suit investigation through discovery, dispositive motion practice, trial preparation, and post-judgment proceedings
• Draft, format, and revise litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, motions, affidavits, notices, and professional correspondence
• Assist with e-filing submissions in state and federal courts and ensure compliance with applicable court rules, local rules, and filing deadlines
• Organize, review, and manage voluminous records, including discovery productions, exhibits, and case support materials
• Maintain electronic and physical case files in accordance with firm protocols and document retention policies
• Track statutory deadlines, court-ordered schedules, and discovery cutoffs; assist in maintaining litigation calendars and docket control systems
• Coordinate and communicate with clients, court clerks, court reporters, opposing counsel, vendors, and other third parties
• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and attorney meetings, including preparation of notices and logistical coordination
• Support trial preparation efforts, including exhibit management, witness files, and trial binders
• Perform administrative and clerical functions such as document processing, data entry, proofreading, cite-checking, and file management

Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior experience in a litigation support role within a law firm or legal department
• Familiarity with civil litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court practices
• Strong drafting, proofreading, and organizational skills with close attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple matters concurrently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and litigation support tools, including e-discovery and document management platforms
• This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to complex litigation matters in a collaborative and intellectually rigorous legal environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.