Legal Assistant (Litigation) – Melville, NY
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation team in their Melville, NY office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical skills and a background in litigation, ideally within insurance defense.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in a litigation practice
- Prepare, format, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and filings
- Manage case files, calendars, and deadlines
- Assist with document organization, discovery, and file maintenance
- Coordinate with clients, courts, and internal teams
- Ensure accuracy and organization of all legal documentation
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4+ years of litigation experience (insurance defense preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Highly computer literate with the ability to learn new systems quickly
- Solid understanding of legal documents and court procedures
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Additional Details:
- Location: Melville, NY (fully onsite to start)
- Flexibility: After 6 months, eligible to work from home up to 2 days per month
$78-80K