Legal Practice Assistant – Litigation (NY)
Friedman Williams · friedmanwilliams.com
New YorkMid level4+ yrs
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Litigation practice assistance.
AccountingLegal
Details
- Found
- 6 d ago · posted 2026-10-21
- Location
- New York NY
Full description
Legal Practice Assistant – Litigation (NY) New York NY
Job ID: 21751
Legal Practice Assistant New York, NY
A New York law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Practice Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys and paralegals. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment and delivers exceptional client service.
Schedule: MondayFriday, 9:30 AM5:30 PM
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare, edit, format, and finalize legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, and litigation materials.
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Manage new client and matter intake, conflict checks, waiver letters, and auditor response letters.
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Enter attorney time accurately and meet daily deadlines.
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Coordinate client billing, receivables, and billing reports in collaboration with the Accounting Department.
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Maintain electronic and paper files, including email filing through iManage.
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Coordinate attorney calendars, meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements.
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Prepare and submit attorney expense reports.
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Handle client communications, including phone calls, emails, and inquiries.
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Review and route incoming mail and provide backup support to other Legal Practice Assistants as needed.
Qualifications
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Minimum of 4 years of Legal Practice Assistant experience in a law firm, supporting multiple attorneys.
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Experience formatting briefs, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
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Knowledge of e-filing and New York State and federal court procedures.
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Securities Litigation and Enforcement experience preferred.
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Familiarity with bankruptcy litigation preferred.
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Bachelors degree preferred.
Skills & Technical Requirements
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe.
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Experience with iManage or other document management systems is a plus.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.
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Professional, personable, and solution-oriented, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and accommodate overtime as needed.
Please send your resume to Naomi at [email protected]
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