Position: Litigation Legal Assistant
Location: Midtown Manhattan, NY (Hybrid - Remote Fridays)
Compensation: $100,000-$120,000 + Overtime
Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Overview:
A prestigious Midtown law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and paralegal support to a team of attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working on complex litigation matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
Prepare and file legal documents in state and federal courts.
Draft and format pleadings, discovery documents, and correspondence.
Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling meetings, depositions, hearings, and court appearances.
Coordinate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel as needed.
Conduct legal research using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar databases.
Maintain case files and organize documents electronically and in hard copy.
Track attorney time, prepare expense reports, and assist with billing.
Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience in a law firm environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with Best Authority or similar citation tools.
Strong knowledge of court rules and filing procedures.
Exceptional attention to detail and proofreading skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Experience with document management systems (e.g., NetDocs) and timekeeping software (e.g., SurePoint) preferred.
Why You'll Love This Role:
Collaborative and professional team culture.
Hybrid schedule with remote work on Fridays.
Competitive compensation and benefits, including 401(k), generous paid holidays, and parental leave.
Opportunity to support high-profile litigation cases in a respected Midtown firm.
Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities and/or protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting .
Benefits Information:
Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.
We look forward to working with you.
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