Job Description

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