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Litigation Legal Assistant (Bankruptcy)

Trueline Talent · wearetrueline.com
New YorkHybridMid level4+ yrs
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The job in short

Bankruptcy litigation legal assistant.

ExcelInsuranceLegal

Details

Found
12 d ago · posted 2026-10-21
Location
Manhattan, NY, US
Pay (as listed)
$70,000–$95,000 a year

Full description

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.

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