Litigation Practice Assistant – Hybrid (Bankruptcy)

Trueline; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Trueline is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation to join our Manhattan office. You will work with senior attorneys on bankruptcy-related matters and manage a busy docket.

The role offers a hybrid schedule after onboarding, with initial onsite work in Manhattan. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of litigation support experience, strong drafting skills, and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary, Legal Practice Assistant, or Legal Administrative Assistant in a law firm.
• Strong litigation support experience, including preparation and formatting of court documents.
• Working knowledge of New York state and federal court procedures.
• Hands-on electronic court filing experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills and strong proficiency with Outlook and Excel.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys and coordinating competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to senior attorneys, focusing on bankruptcy matters.
• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate electronic court filings in NY state and federal courts.
• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, deadlines, and scheduling requests.
• Maintain organized electronic files and case-related documentation.
• Assist with attorney time entry, billing, expenses, and administrative requests.

Skills

Litigation support

Proficient in MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

iManage

CM/ECF

NYSCEF

Job description

Trueline is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation to join our Manhattan office. You will work with senior attorneys on bankruptcy-related matters and manage a busy docket.

The role offers a hybrid schedule after onboarding, with initial onsite work in Manhattan. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of litigation support experience, strong drafting skills, and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.