Role: Legal Assistant - Litigation

Status: Contract to Hire or Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Onsite in NYC Office

Shift: Mon - Friday, 9a to 6p, 35 hours a week

Contract Duration: about 3 to 4 months to start, potential to convert to full-time.

Firm Overview:

This firm in particular is dedicated to bringing justice to all, representing clients from under-served communities and low-income areas.  If you are interested in contributing to a mission-driven organization and making an impact in the lives of individuals that have been mistreated, this could be a great experience.

Role Overview:

The litigation legal assistant will support the Attorneys with the day-to-day tasks of the case/project.

Tasks required, but not limited to:

• evaluating research
• drafting legal documents, such as summons and complaints; submitting requests
• document discovery
• data entry
• file organization and documentation
• trial preparation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree – recent grad
• Comfortable with heavy phone volume
• Strong communication skills