Legal Secretary

A prestigious litigation firm in Midtown Manhattan is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its growing New York office. This is a full-time, direct-hire opportunity supporting a team of high-performing attorneys. The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years experience in commercial litigation.

On-site schedule:

Fully on-site for the first 3 months, then 4 days in-office / 1 day remote

Salary:

$85K–$100K \+ bonus \+ OT eligibility

Hours:

9:30am - 6pm

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to 5-6 attorneys, with flexibility to assist others as needed.
• Prepare and format legal documents, including briefs, TOCs, and TOAs.
• Manage filing processes in both state and federal jurisdictions.
• Assist in complex commercial litigation cases, including trial preparation and filing processes.
• Coordinate docketing and scheduling to ensure timely filings and compliance.
• Conduct administrative tasks to support case management and attorney needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive legal information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree required.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a Legal Secretary; 10 years preferred.
• Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced practice.
• Expertise in complex commercial litigation and trial preparation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal docketing systems.
• Comfortable generating TOCs and TOAs for complex legal filings.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.