Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal

About the role

Our client is a leading law firm with offices around the world. They are seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their team in New York City. The position is hybrid and requires 4 days in the office per week.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and finalize pleadings, briefs, and legal correspondence, including cite checking and creating TOAs/TOCs using Best Authority
• Manage court filings across federal and state systems, ensuring compliance with local and judge-specific rules
• Coordinate attorney calendars and logistics for meetings, court appearances, depositions, and travel
• Conduct legal research and retrieve materials using a variety of platforms and databases
• Draft standard filings including attorney appearances and motions
• Track attorney time and handle administrative tasks such as generating expense reports and supporting reception coverage as needed

Who You Are

• 5+ years of experience in litigation support, with a strong foundation in both legal assistant and paralegal responsibilities
• Proficient in legal document formatting, TOA/TOC creation, and court filing protocols in both federal and state jurisdictions
• Expert-level bluebooking and cite checking skills and ability to pass skills assessment
• Tech-savvy and skilled in Microsoft Word (legal formatting), Best Authority, Excel, Outlook, and legal research tools including Bloomberg Law, Westlaw, LexisNexis, PACER, and SEC EDGAR
• Familiarity with NetDocs and Surepoint is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• You deliver polished, court-ready documents with minimal revisions and full compliance with formatting and filing standards
• Attorneys rely on you as a trusted partner who anticipates needs and keeps casework running smoothly
• You manage calendars and deadlines seamlessly, keeping the team organized and on time

Pay

$95,000 – 105,000 annually, based on experience

Benefits

Excellent benefits, including health insurance and 401(k).

Schedule

Hybrid – 4 days in the office per week.