Litigation Legal Assistant

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Litigation Legal Assistant

New York, New York

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Direct (Permanent) Full Time

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$ 75,000 - $ 90,000 per year

New York, New York

Direct (Permanent) Full Time

$ 75,000 - $ 90,000 per year

January 29, 2026

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Job ID: 1443531_1769704712

January 29, 2026

Job ID: 1443531_1769704712

Job Summary

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Overview

A mid-sized law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a busy litigation practice. This role is ideal for someone with strong document production, e-filing, and administrative litigation support experience who is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. While paralegals are welcome to apply, the role is administrative in nature at times.

The position offers a collaborative team environment, predictable hours, and a hybrid schedule.


Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, revise, and format pleadings, motions, correspondence, discovery, and other legal documents

  • File documents electronically in state, federal, and appellate courts

  • Maintain pleading and discovery binders and manage incoming and outgoing mail

  • Manage attorney calendars and assist with meeting litigation deadlines

  • Communicate with clients, courts, and internal legal teams

  • Open new matters, prepare conflicts checks, and draft engagement letters

  • Process monthly billing and enter attorney time

  • Provide general administrative and litigation support as needed


Qualifications

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a litigation legal assistant or legal administrative assistant

  • Strong state and federal e-filing experience required

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including redlining, document comparison, advanced formatting, TOCs/TOAs, and hyperlinks

  • Proficiency with a document management system (iManage preferred)

  • Comfortable with heavy typing and document production

  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Associate's degree or higher preferred; no degree required


Additional Details

  • Schedule: Hybrid (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)

  • Hours: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

  • Compensation: $75,000-$85,000 base; overtime eligible after 35 hours (candidates may be considered up to $90,000)

  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package (details to be shared)

  • Interview Process: Multi-step process including virtual and in-person interviews

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About Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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