About the role
An established international law firm with a collaborative legal support team and a strong presence in New York, is seeking a Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation to join its Manhattan office. This is an opportunity for an experienced litigation support professional to work closely with senior attorneys, take meaningful ownership of a busy practice, and enjoy a hybrid schedule after onboarding.
**HYBRID ROLE! ***Bankruptcy litigation experience highlyn preferred
What You'll Do as the Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation:
- Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to senior attorneys, with a primary focus on bankruptcy-related matters. - Prepare, format, edit, and proofread pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents. - Coordinate electronic court filings in New York state and federal courts. - Manage attorney calendars, meetings, deadlines, and scheduling requests. - Maintain organized electronic files, correspondence, and case-related documentation. - Assist with attorney time entry, billing, expenses, and administrative requests. - Anticipate upcoming deadlines and attorney needs, keeping matters moving without constant direction. - Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, attorneys, and internal colleagues. - Collaborate with other legal support professionals and provide backup assistance when needed. - Balance multiple urgent requests while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and responsiveness.
Must-Haves as the Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation:
- 4+ years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary, Legal Practice Assistant, or Legal Administrative Assistant in a law firm. - Strong litigation support experience, including preparation and formatting of court documents. - Working knowledge of New York state and federal court procedures. - Hands-on electronic court filing experience. - Advanced Microsoft Word skills and strong proficiency with Outlook and Excel. - Experience supporting multiple attorneys and coordinating competing priorities. - Excellent proofreading, organization, communication, and time-management skills. - A proactive approach to supporting attorneys and anticipating their needs. - Professionalism, sound judgment, discretion, and confidence in a demanding legal environment. - Demonstrated employment stability and a clear record of professional growth. - Ability to work onsite in Manhattan during the initial onboarding period, followed by a hybrid schedule.
Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Practice Assistant - Litigation:
- Bankruptcy litigation experience. - Previous experience supporting partners, shareholders, or other senior attorneys. - Familiarity with NYSCEF, CM/ECF, and federal bankruptcy court filing procedures. - Experience using iManage or comparable document management software. - Background in a midsize or large law firm. - Experience supporting senior professionals with executive assistant-level responsibilities. - Experience working within a shared attorney support team. - Bachelor's degree.
This Role Offers:
- Base salary of $70,000-$95,000, depending on experience. - Annual bonus equivalent to approximately one week's pay, subject to eligibility. - Medical, dental, and vision insurance. - 401(k) retirement plan. - Paid time off. - Wellness program. - Hybrid schedule of three days onsite and two days remote after the initial 90-day onboarding period. - Monday-Friday schedule, 9:30 AM-5:30 PM. - Opportunity to work directly with experienced attorneys on sophisticated litigation matters. - A well-established legal support team with opportunities to build lasting professional relationships. - Long-term career opportunity with an established international law firm.
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