Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Gainor Staffing; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Excellent benefits

Job summary

A leading law firm in New York City is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their hybrid team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in litigation support, strong document formatting skills, and proficiency in legal research tools. Responsibilities include managing court filings, preparing legal documents, and coordinating attorney schedules. Salary range is $95,000 to $105,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in litigation support.
• Tech-savvy with legal research tools.
• Expert-level skills in bluebooking.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and finalize pleadings and legal correspondence.
• Manage court filings across federal and state systems.
• Conduct legal research and retrieve materials.

Skills

Litigation support experience

Legal document formatting

Court filing protocols

Bluebooking and cite checking

Microsoft Word

Bloomberg Law

Westlaw

LexisNexis

PACER

Tools

Best Authority

NetDocs

Surepoint

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading law firm with offices around the world. They are seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their team in New York City. The position is hybrid and requires 4 days in the office per week. They offer excellent benefits, including health insurance and 401(k)!

Who You Are

• You have 5+ years of experience in litigation support, with a strong foundation in both legal assistant and paralegal responsibilities

• Proficient in legal document formatting, TOA/TOC creation, and court filing protocols in both federal and state jurisdictions

• Must have expert-level bluebooking and cite checking skills and ability to pass skills assessment

• Tech-savvy and skilled in Microsoft Word (legal formatting), Best Authority, Excel, Outlook, and legal research tools including Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and SEC EDGAR

• Familiarity with NetDocs and Surepoint is a plus!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and finalize pleadings, briefs, and legal correspondence, including cite checking and creating TOAs/TOCs using Best Authority

• Manage court filings across federal and state systems, ensuring compliance with local and judge-specific rules

• Coordinate attorney calendars and logistics for meetings, court appearances, depositions, and travel

• Conduct legal research and retrieve materials using a variety of platforms and databases

• Draft standard filings including attorney appearances and motions

• Track attorney time and handle administrative tasks such as generating expense reports and supporting reception coverage as needed

What Success Looks Like

• You deliver polished, court-ready documents with minimal revisions and full compliance with formatting and filing standards

• Attorneys rely on you as a trusted partner who anticipates needs and keeps casework running smoothly

• You manage calendars and deadlines seamlessly, keeping the team organized and on time

Salary Range

Salary Range: $95,000 – 105,000 annually, based on experience

Gainor is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Gainor are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, immigration status, marital or familial status, citizenship status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic or status protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.