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.
Skills Required
- 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
- 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 initial onboarding, followed by a hybrid schedule
- Bankruptcy litigation experience
- 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
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