Litigation Practice Assistant – Hybrid NYC

Fenwick & West LLP; United States; Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Fenwick & West LLP in New York, NY seeks a Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals. The role is hybrid with three on-site days weekly, supporting a high-volume, client-focused litigation team.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of litigation support experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with court filings, billing, and trial logistics. Salary ranges are announced with discretionary bonus options.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys/paralegals.
• Experience with e-Filing in federal and state courts is required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support assigned attorneys and paralegals with secretarial duties and calendar management.
• Prepare and file court documents and manage service of process.
• Maintain client files, generate bills, and assist with trial preparation.
• Coordinate with vendors, schedule meetings, and ensure high-quality work output.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Time management

Discretion

Detail-oriented

Adaptability

Independence

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

PacerPro

Lexis

Westlaw

iManage

Aderant

Job description

Fenwick & West LLP in New York, NY seeks a Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to provide secretarial and administrative support to attorneys and paralegals. The role is hybrid with three on-site days weekly, supporting a high-volume, client-focused litigation team.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of litigation support experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with court filings, billing, and trial logistics. Salary ranges are announced with discretionary bonus options.