Litigation Paralegal Assistant

Ashurst Perkins Coie; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off 20 days annually

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie in New York is seeking a Paralegal Assistant to join our Litigation team. You will support paralegals with document management, indexing, filing, and trial notebook preparation, and provide back-up support for court filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role requires a high school diploma and at least one year of related experience (Paralegal certificate a plus; AA/BA preferred).

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; minimum of one year related work experience.
• Paralegal certificate is a plus; AA or BA degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive litigation support across discovery, document management, and trial preparation.
• Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, evidence, and attorney/matter notebooks.
• Summarize reports, articles, witness statements, and depositions with accuracy and clarity.
• Gather factual information and documents from clients, third parties, and government agencies.
• Draft, revise, format, and distribute legal documents and correspondence.
• Manage electronic and hard-copy document searches, retrieval, scanning, and production.
• Maintain databases, practice group forms, systems, and document resources.
• Prepare and coordinate materials for internal and external distribution.
• Track matter budgets and maintain Excel spreadsheets and accurate time records.

Skills

Document management

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Typing 50 WPM

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Education

High school diploma

AA or BA degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:Paralegal AssistantDrive Operational ExcellenceAt Ashurst Perkins Coie , our people are our greatest asset. We’re looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented Paralegal Assistant to join our Litigation team and help deliver an exceptional employee experience.In this role, under general supervision, support paralegals with document and information management, indexing, filing, and trial notebook preparation. Provide back-up support to the Managing Clerk for court filings, ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely execution.What You’ll DoLitigation SupportProvide comprehensive litigation support across discovery, document management, and trial preparation.Organize and maintain case files, pleadings, evidence, and attorney/matter notebooks.Summarize reports, articles, witness statements, and depositions with accuracy and clarity.Gather factual information and documents from clients, third parties, and government agencies.Draft, revise, format, and distribute legal documents and correspondence.Efficiently manage electronic and hard-copy document searches, retrieval, scanning, and production.Maintain databases, practice group forms, systems, and document resources.Prepare and coordinate materials for internal and external distribution.Track matter budgets and maintain Excel spreadsheets and accurate time records.Provide dependable, responsive support while meeting Firm attendance expectations.What You’ll BringQualifications & Core CompetenciesStrong document and information management skills with exceptional attention to detail.Clear, confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships across attorneys, paralegals, clients, and professional teams.Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.Familiarity with court dockets and litigation workflows.Accurate typing speed of 50 WPM.Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.Requires high school diploma and a minimum of one year of related work experience, or equivalent.Preferred QualificationsParalegal Assistant or legal support experience preferred. AA or BA degree preferred. Paralegal Certificate a plus.Why Join Ashurst Perkins Coie?Join a collaborative, high-performing Paralegal team where your expertise will help shape the employee experience across our global organization. In this role, if you are passionate about delivering exceptional service and making a lasting impact, you will find meaningful opportunities to grow your career while helping create an outstanding experience for our people.T his position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, 401(k) plan, medical, dental, and vision insurance, accrued paid time off plan starting at 20 days annually, personal medical and parental leave, up to 10 paid holidays, and family care benefits. .This position may be filled in the following location. The listed compensation range reflects the typical pay for this role, though it is rare for new hires to receive an offer at the top of the range. Actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skills, market conditions, and internal equity.New York compensation range: $63,780 to $92,090 annually