Litigation Secretary (NYC)

Adams & Martin Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Adams & Martin Group in New York City is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a dynamic group of 5-6 litigation attorneys in a fast-paced plaintiff-side practice. The role offers a hybrid schedule with in-office onboarding and ongoing hybrid work, and involves drafting, revising, proofreading, and formatting legal documents, as well as handling state and federal e-filings and managing deadlines.

You will collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and docketing staff, and contribute to trial

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of legal secretary or litigation support experience preferred.
• Junior candidates with 1–2 years of litigation experience encouraged to apply.
• Experience in plaintiff-side employment or civil litigation is a plus.
• State and federal e-filing experience.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document formatting skills.

Responsibilities

• Support approximately 5-6 litigation attorneys.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence.
• Handle state and federal court e-filings.
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical deadlines.
• Create Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities using Word tools.
• Assist with trial preparation and case management.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and docketing staff.

Skills

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Fast-paced environment

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Document formatting tools

Court e-filing software

Job description

Legal Secretary | NYC | Hybrid Schedule | Plaintiff-Side Litigation

Ready to take the next step in your legal support career with a growing, collaborative litigation team?

A rapidly expanding plaintiff-side litigation practice is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a dynamic group of attorneys in its New York City office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys fast-paced litigation work, values teamwork, and wants long-term career growth within a firm that promotes from within.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay: $30-$45/hour
• Position created due to an internal promotion
• Strong culture focused on mentorship, development, and advancement
• Join a growing national litigation practice with significant expansion and opportunity
• Work alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and dedicated docketing professionals

What You'll Do

• Support approximately 5-6 litigation attorneys
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Handle state and federal court e-filings
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical deadlines
• Create Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities using Word tools
• Assist with trial preparation and case management
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and docketing staff

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of legal secretary or litigation support experience preferred
• Strong junior candidates with 1-2 years of litigation experience encouraged to apply
• Experience in plaintiff-side employment or civil litigation is a plus
• State and federal e-filing experience
• Strong Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document formatting skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment

Schedule

• 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM start time
• 7.5-hour workday with a 1-hour lunch
• Fully in-office during onboarding, then eligible for a hybrid schedule

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.