Provides litigation and administrative support to senior attorneys, primarily on bankruptcy matters. Responsibilities include preparing and proofreading legal documents, coordinating electronic court filings, managing calendars and deadlines, maintaining case files, assisting with billing and expenses, and communicating with clients and court personnel. Requires strong organization, discretion, multitasking, and litigation support experience, with onsite Manhattan onboarding followed by a hybrid schedule.
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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