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About the Role

We are seeking a versatile Legal Assistant to serve as the operational backbone for our busy litigation team. You will handle heavy phones and juggle multiple practice areas, manage dynamic calendars, and handle time-sensitive filings across various courts and agencies. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment, possesses excellent organizational skills, and can communicate effectively with clients, court staff and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

Maintain, organize, and track active case files within Clio across State and Federal Jurisdictions.
Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions and discovery responses.
Execute electronic filings accurately using NYSCER, PACER, ECOURTS, and EDDS.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, conduct intake, and maintain regular case-status updates.
Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, consultations, court appearances, depositions and professional visits with incarcerated clients.
Assist with trial/hearing prep by organizing exhibits, assembling witness binders, and summarizing legal documents.

Requirements

2 – 5 + years of experience in a litigation law firm setting.
Exposure to criminal, family, immigration, civil rights and / or personal injury is a strong plus.
Hands-on experience with Clio case management software is required.
Deep familiarity with PACER, NYSCEF, ECOURTS and EDDS electronic filing systems.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment, and maintain strict client confidentiality.

Skills

Clio case management software
PACER
NYSCEF
ECOURTS
EDDS
Spanish speaking

Location

Garden City, New York

Work Type

Full-Time

Experience Level

2-5+ years

Salary/Compensations

$55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits

401(k)
Competitive salary
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid Holidays (After successful completion of Probationary Period)

About the Company

We are a fast-paced, highly active litigation firm dedicated to aggressively advocating for our clients. We handle a diverse and demanding docket encompassing Criminal Defense (State and Federal in New York and New Jersey), Family & Matrimonial Law, Immigration, Civil Rights Violations and Personal Injury. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional results.