Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Commercial Litigation Legal AssistantGarden City, NY | Full-Time | $80,000 - $95,000 | 5 Days In Office A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Garden City office. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal assistant who knows the pace and demands of commercial litigation and wants to work closely with a team of attorneys on sophisticated matters. This is a true legal assistant position, not a paralegal role.The firm is looking for someone who can start ASAP and step into an active practice with minimal ramp-up time. What You'll DoPrepare, format, proofread, and edit sophisticated legal documents and correspondence.Create and update Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.Handle electronic filing in New York State and Federal courts, including NYSCEF and PACER.Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, court dates, depositions, meetings, and other litigation-related scheduling.Maintain and organize case files and litigation documents.Prepare documents for filing and service and coordinate filing-related deadlines.Enter attorney time and assist with timekeeping for counsel and partners.Handle billing and related administrative tasks; prior billing experience is helpful but not required.Provide proactive administrative support to attorneys throughout the lifecycle of their matters.Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, and other outside contacts.Assist with general office responsibilities as needed. What We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate has commercial litigation legal assistant experience and understands how a busy litigation practice operates. Required:Prior experience as a legal assistant supporting commercial litigation attorneys.Strong Microsoft Office skills and advanced document formatting capabilities.Experience with NYCEF and PACER/e-filing in state and federal courts.Ability to create and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage competing deadlines and anticipate attorney needs.Professional communication skills and discretion. Schedule & CompensationMonday-Friday, in office9:00 AM-5:00 PM or 9:30 AM-5:30 PM$80,000 - $95,000 annually, depending on experienceASAP start preferredFull-time position with competitive benefits