Legal Assistant – Litigation- 3544236

Job Title: Legal Assistant – Litigation

Location: New York, NY 10158

Salary/Payrate: $95K-$105K annually, bonus and AWESOME
benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (4 days onsite/1 remote)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

Our client, a midsize nationally recognized full-service
corporate law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation
Assistant to join their Legal Support team in their New York
office. This is a full time, direct hire role paying an annual
base salary of $95K to $105K plus a performance-based bonus and
competitive benefits package.

This role will allow for a hybrid work schedule with 4-days
onsite, 1 remote. Candidates must possess previous experience
with federal and state filings and Complex Business Litigation.

The Litigation Assistant will provide comprehensive litigation
support, including discovery, pleadings, court filings, trial
preparation, calendaring, and billing. This role involves
frequent interaction with attorneys, staff, and clients and
requires strong judgment, professionalism, and attention to
detail.

Responsibilities

* Draft, revise, proofread, and finalize legal documents
(pleadings, briefs, discovery, correspondence)
* Assist with state, federal, and bankruptcy court filings
(including NYSCEF and ECF/PACER)
* Manage attorney calendars using Compulaw and Outlook
* Prepare materials for hearings, depositions, meetings, and
trials
* Assist with client engagement, conflict checks, and matter
openings
* Enter attorney time, prepare billing submissions, and submit
expenses
* Provide overflow support across offices as needed
* Maintain strict confidentiality of firm and client matters

Qualifications

* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a mid- or large-sized law
firm supporting multiple attorneys
* Advanced proficiency in MS Word (styles, TOCs/TOAs, track
changes, comparisons); working knowledge of Outlook; basic Excel
and PowerPoint
* Experience with NetDocs, Compulaw, Best Authority, and Adobe
Acrobat Pro/DC preferred
* Strong grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills
* Knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and legal
terminology
* Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced
environment with minimal supervision
* Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent experience)

Preferred Skills

Experience with NetDocs, Compulaw, Best Authority, and Adobe
Acrobat Pro/DC preferred.