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About the Role
This is an excellent opportunity for an organized, dependable, and self-motivated legal professional who enjoys structured, process-driven work and thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple active matters, maintaining organized case files, meeting deadlines, and providing exceptional support to attorneys throughout all phases of civil litigation. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and enjoy working in a collaborative professional environment, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Gather, review, and organize documentation for litigation matters.
- Conduct conflict checks and open new matters within the firm's case management system.
- Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
- Prepare and electronically file legal documents through NYSCEF and other applicable e-filing systems while ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Assist attorneys with preparing pleadings, motions, petitions, summonses, complaints, proposed orders, notices of entry, and other legal documents.
- Conduct background research and obtain public records as needed.
- Coordinate and track service of process.
- Monitor litigation deadlines, court appearances, and attorney calendars.
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and self-represented parties.
- Provide reliable administrative and litigation support throughout the life of each case.
Requirements
- 2–4 years of civil litigation experience.
- Previous experience in foreclosure, collections, default services, or another high-volume litigation practice is strongly preferred.
- Experience conducting conflict checks.
- Working knowledge of NYSCEF electronic filing.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Location
- In-office
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-4 years
Education Level
- Associate's degree or Paralegal Studies certificate preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000–$60,000 annually
Benefits
- Paid holidays.
- Paid vacation and sick time.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- 401(k) with employer Safe Harbor contribution.
- Paid parking.