Senior Litigation Legal Assistant | Trial Support

Allen Matkins; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Allen Matkins, a prominent New York law firm, seeks a skilled Legal Assistant to provide executive-level support to filing and litigation teams. The role emphasizes drafting, discovery, conflicts checks, deposition prep, and trial coordination, ensuring top-tier client service.

Qualified candidates bring 5–7 years of law firm litigation desk experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with court rules and electronic filing systems, with the ability to multitask under pressure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years of law firm litigation desk experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise correspondence, pleadings, and discovery documents.
• Manage conflicts checks and new client matters; obtain waivers as needed.
• Assist attorneys with depositions; prep for trial and trial support.
• Calendar important dates; process invoices and organize files.
• Arrange travel and meetings; support remote court appearances; file in NY courts.

Skills

Document markups

Multitasking

Court filings

Court rules

Communication skills

Typing 70 wpm

MS Office

Time entry software

NetDocs

Team player

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

iTimekeep

NetDocs

Job description

Allen Matkins, a prominent New York law firm, seeks a skilled Legal Assistant to provide executive-level support to filing and litigation teams. The role emphasizes drafting, discovery, conflicts checks, deposition prep, and trial coordination, ensuring top-tier client service.

Qualified candidates bring 5–7 years of law firm litigation desk experience, strong MS Office skills, and familiarity with court rules and electronic filing systems, with the ability to multitask under pressure.