Litigation Legal Assistant (Bankruptcy)

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Litigation Legal Assistant (Bankruptcy)

Manhattan, NY
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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.