Description
A nationally recognized legal organization is seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys and clients in a challenging and rewarding environment. A workplace that values partnership, innovation, accountability, and practical problem-solving fosters professional growth while maintaining a strong commitment to client success. The position provides an exciting opportunity to play an integral role in coordinating critical legal operations and supporting matters that help businesses move forward with confidence.
Who You Are
- You have at least 3 years of experience providing legal administrative support within a litigation-focused practice
- You thrive in a deadline-driven environment and can effectively balance competing priorities
- You possess exceptional organizational skills and maintain a high level of accuracy in your work
- You have a strong understanding of litigation workflows, court procedures, and filing requirements
- You communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, experts, and outside parties
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- You are comfortable working with document management platforms, electronic filing systems, and legal technology tools
- You take ownership of your responsibilities, anticipate needs, and consistently follow through on assignments
- You bring a client-focused mindset and maintain professionalism in all interactions
What You'll Do
- Partner with litigation attorneys to provide comprehensive administrative and case support throughout the life cycle of legal matters
- Draft, edit, format, review, and organize a variety of legal documents, correspondence, and court submissions
- Manage scheduling for hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and other case-related events
- Coordinate electronic court filings while ensuring adherence to applicable procedural requirements and filing deadlines
- Monitor critical dates and maintain litigation calendars to support effective case management
- Organize and maintain case records, both electronically and in physical form when necessary
- Assist with discovery-related activities, including document collection, production coordination, and record management
- Serve as a point of coordination among clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, and third-party service providers
- Prepare materials and supporting documentation for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings
- Support time entry, billing processes, and other operational tasks that contribute to efficient practice management
- Assist with client updates, reporting, and ongoing matter tracking
- Provide additional administrative and legal support as needed to ensure seamless attorney workflow
What Success Looks Like
- Attorneys can rely on you to keep matters organized, on schedule, and progressing efficiently
- Court filings, case documents, and deadlines are handled accurately and proactively
- Calendars, scheduling needs, and case milestones are managed with minimal oversight
- Clients and internal stakeholders receive timely, professional communication and updates
- Discovery materials, records, and litigation documents are maintained in a highly organized manner
- Trial, mediation, and deposition preparation is completed thoroughly and on time
- Multiple assignments and priorities are successfully managed without sacrificing quality or attention to detail
- You contribute positively to a collaborative legal team while helping drive excellent client service
- Legal matters move forward smoothly because of your strong coordination, follow-through, and problem-solving abilities
Salary Range: $60,000 – $80,000 annually, based on experience
Location: Armonk, NY
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