Litigation Legal Assistant

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Job description

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant for a temporary position with a fast-paced organization. The successful candidate will provide essential legal and administrative support to attorneys. This assignment is expected to last 6 weeks, with the potential for extension. This position is hybrid in NYC with 3 days on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and clerical support to litigation attorneys
• Draft, format, and e-file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence
• Prepare Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA) for briefs and other legal filings
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, meetings, and court appearances
• Maintain and organize case files, both physical and electronic
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, and external parties as needed
• Conduct basic legal research and assist with document review
• Ensure deadlines are met and handle time-sensitive tasks

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in litigation
• Experience with e-filing in NYC federal and/or state courts
• Proficiency in drafting TOCs, TOAs, and familiarity with litigation procedures and court rules
• Knowledge of legal software, including case management and e-filing systems (experience with netdocs, a plus)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills

Pay Rate: $35-$45/hour

Pay Details: $35.00 to $45.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jessica Haines

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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