Litigation Paralegal & Legal Assistant – NYC

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP in New York City is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal with 2–3 years of legal experience to support litigation matters in a fast-paced environment. The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills, plus strong MS Office proficiency.

You will prepare and proofread documents, conduct legal research, and manage electronic files for efficient retrieval.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills are required.
• Excellent computer skills with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and proofread legal documents.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Electronic document review.
• Manage electronic documents for easy retrieval.
• Compose correspondence, memoranda, and drafts for attorney review.
• Maintain client and administrative files per Firm procedures.
• Preserve confidences and privileged communications of clients.
• Coordinate administrative support for trials, arbitrations or client meetings.
• Contribute to a team to accomplish related results as needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Boies Schiller Flexner LLP in New York City is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal with 2–3 years of legal experience to support litigation matters in a fast-paced environment. The role requires excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills, plus strong MS Office proficiency.

You will prepare and proofread documents, conduct legal research, and manage electronic files for efficient retrieval.