Litigation Legal Assistant (New York)

Sheppard; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 50 firm, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support litigation attorneys and paralegals from initial filing through trial and appeal. This role requires extensive knowledge of litigation, trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court rules, plus strong organizational and administrative skills.

The position operates in a fast-paced environment with collaboration across firm personnel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience with document productions and e-discovery.
• Strong working knowledge of Superior and Federal Courts rules and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
• Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Format, edit, and manage legal documents, including pleadings and discovery.
• Schedule and coordinate court dates, filing deadlines, travel arrangements, and related planning.
• Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the team. Double check work product before presenting to attorney for review and again before sending or filing.

Skills

Litigation experience

e-discovery

Court rules knowledge

Time management

Attention to detail

Overtime readiness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant work experience

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Windows 11

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Zoom

Teams

Document management system

Job description

Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton, a global Am Law 50 firm, has an immediate opening for an experienced, well-organized Litigation Legal Assistant to support litigation attorneys and paralegals in all aspects of cases from initial filing through trial and appeal. This includes assisting with preparing and filing legal documents, calendar and travel management, case management, and billing/expense support. The job requires extensive knowledge of litigation, trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court rules and procedures. Technical, organizational, and administrative skills are necessary to handle the variety of duties and responsibilities outlined below. The position handles multiple projects, often in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring prioritization and flexibility. Collaboration with firm personnel at all levels is integral to the role.

We are seeking candidates who can work from our New York office location. There is only one opening.

Job Summary

The Practice Specialist will provide litigation support for attorneys, assistants, and paralegals throughout our domestic offices. The job requires extensive knowledge of litigation, trial procedures, federal, state and appellate court rules and procedures. Technical, organizational, and administrative skills are necessary to handle the variety of duties and responsibilities outlined below. The position handles multiple projects, often in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, requiring prioritization and flexibility. Collaboration with firm personnel at all levels is integral to the role.

Essential Functions

• Format, edit, and manage legal documents, including pleadings and discovery.
• Schedule and coordinate court dates, filing deadlines, travel arrangements, and related planning.
• Conduct conflict checks and handle new matters, including preparing engagement letters and managing client and case documents.
• Work closely with attorneys and paralegals to prepare and file official correspondence using the Firm’s standards and procedures.
• Communicate regularly with the team. Double check work product before presenting to attorney for review and again before sending or filing.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm.
• Experience with document productions and e-discovery.
• Strong working knowledge of Superior and Federal Courts rules and procedures.
• Ability to handle multiple projects with changing priorities while working independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, and weekends, as needed.
• Possess excellent spelling, grammar, and punctuation skills.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and excellent time management skills to meet deadlines.

Education

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus substantial and relevant work experience. A bachelor's degree or some college is preferred.

Computer/Software Knowledge

Must have proficiency in Windows 11, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom, and Teams, and experience working with a document management system. Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems.

Work Environment

• Working indoors with limited exposure to hazards (only those that customarily come up with working in a high-rise building).
• Indoor office work environment in a cubical or workstation.
• The current Firm policy is hybrid–working in the office a minimum of 4 days per week and working from home the rest of the week (subject to change).
• Overtime may be required as the job duties demand.

New York: The pay range for this position is: $27.00 - $66.00 per hour. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

Sheppard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.