Litigation Legal Assistant - Base Salary of $100K - $125k
Nesco Resource has partnered with a well-established full-service law firm in Uniondale, NY to find an experienced Senior-level Litigation Legal Assistant. This role provides dedicated 1:1 support to a highly sophisticated senior litigation partner in a fast-paced, high-demand practice. Earn NYC-level pay without the Manhattan commute!
About the role
This position requires a polished, proactive, and intensely detail-oriented professional who thrives under pressure, can manage a heavy workload with precision, and is comfortable working overtime as needed. The role supports a desk billing approximately 4,000 hours annually. Ideal candidates will possess strong judgment, unwavering focus, discretion, and the stamina to succeed in a rigorous environment suited for only the most serious legal support professionals.
Experience with Labor & Employment matters and Real Estate is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Draft, revise, proofread, and compare legal documents
- Prepare and file documents electronically with state and federal courts
- Create Tables of Authorities, indexes, and hyperlinking for court filings
- Manage and edit PDF documents, including redactions and formatting
- Reformat employee handbooks, manuals, and related documentation
- Utilize Excel for data entry, spreadsheet creation, and data comparison
- Assemble binders, manuals, and other case-related materials
- Maintain attorney calendars and docket court deadlines
- Work within document management and attorney timekeeping systems
Requirements
- Prior legal assistant/secretarial/paralegal experience in Litigation or a related area
- Strong knowledge of litigation document preparation and court filing procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
- Experience with document management and calendaring systems
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Pay
Base Salary: $110K - $125K