Legal Assistant

Robert Half is seeking an experienced Commercial Legal Assistant to support a fast-paced, sophisticated litigation practice. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional with strong commercial litigation experience who thrives in a high-performance law firm environment.

About the role

Start Date: ASAP
Location: New York, NY (Onsite, 5 days per week)
Pay Rate: $35-$40/hour
Duration: Temp to Perm

Responsibilities

• Prepare, draft, review, proofread, file, and e-file legal documents in New York State Supreme Court and Federal Courts.
• Ensure strict compliance with federal, state, local, and individual judge rules, including filing procedures and deadlines.
• Assist attorneys with motion practice, including preparation of motion papers, exhibits, tables of contents, and authorities.
• Support discovery processes, including document organization, Bates-stamping, and preparation of privilege logs.
• Provide appellate support, including cite-checking and formatting appellate filings as needed.
• Organize and support depositions, arbitrations, and mediations, including exhibit management and binder preparation.
• Maintain litigation calendars, track deadlines, and monitor ongoing case developments to ensure timely filings and compliance.
• Coordinate with attorneys, courts, and internal teams to support efficient case progression.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of 4 years of recent experience as a Commercial Legal Assistant or Litigation Legal Assistant in a law firm environment.
• Demonstrated experience supporting commercial litigation matters; exposure to insurance coverage, employment law, and/or securities is preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance available for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in the company 401(k) plan for hired contract/temporary professionals.

Pay

$35-$40/hour

Schedule

Onsite, 5 days per week