Litigation Legal Assistant

A well‑established law firm is seeking to hire an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a high‑volume litigation practice in New York City. This position is best suited for a litigation support professional who is highly organized, deadline‑driven, and comfortable managing multiple attorneys in a fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Support litigation attorneys with daily administrative and case‑related tasks
• Draft, edit, and format litigation documents including motions, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery
• Handle electronic filings in state and federal courts and track filing confirmations
• Maintain and monitor attorney calendars, court deadlines, and litigation schedules
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and meetings, including logistics with outside vendors
• Manage case files and ensure accurate organization of electronic and hard‑copy materials
• Assist with time entry, billing support, and administrative reporting
• Communicate with internal teams, courts, and external parties in a professional manner
• Provide assistance with travel coordination and expense submissions as needed

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys in a law firm setting
• Experience in Construction, Health law, commercial or business litigation is required.
• Strong familiarity with civil litigation processes, court rules, and filing procedures
• Proven experience with federal and state e‑filing systems is required
• Experience formatting TOC /TOA is strongly preferred.
• Experience with legal document management and billing/timekeeping software preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail