Litigation Legal Assistant — Organized Support & Growth

SBH Community Service Network Inc.; Village of Cedarhurst (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Supportive and collaborative work env.

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Sbhonline in Cedarhurst, NY seeks a highly organized Legal Assistant to join the Litigation Department. This role provides administrative support to attorneys and legal staff, helping manage litigation matters and daily operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years in admin or legal assistant roles, preferably in a law firm, with strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills. You will maintain case files, calendars, and communications while upholding confidentiality in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–2 years of experience in administrative, office support, or legal assistant role.
• Experience working in a law firm or legal environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor with the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Organize, maintain, and archive documents for active and closed litigation matters.
• Monitor developments in legal regulations, court procedures, and filing requirements; provide updates to attorneys.
• Manage attorney calendars; schedule meetings, court appearances, and deadlines.
• Handle correspondence; manage emails and screen calls.
• Assist with document preparation, filing, and organization for litigation matters.
• Coordinate with attorneys, clients, courts, and outside parties on case-related matters.
• Maintain accurate records; keep legal files organized and up to date.
• Provide administrative support to promote efficient daily operations of the Litigation Department.
• Assist with special projects and additional legal admin tasks as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Sbhonline in Cedarhurst, NY seeks a highly organized Legal Assistant to join the Litigation Department. This role provides administrative support to attorneys and legal staff, helping manage litigation matters and daily operations.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and 1–2 years in admin or legal assistant roles, preferably in a law firm, with strong Word, Excel, and Outlook skills. You will maintain case files, calendars, and communications while upholding confidentiality in a