Legal Assistant – New York City

About the role

This position is based in our New York City office and provides essential clerical and research support to attorneys. The Legal Assistant will help streamline case preparation, manage documentation, and ensure smooth communication between legal teams and clients.

Key responsibilities

• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and professionals regarding assigned cases or projects.
• Research statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and other legal sources, delivering written analysis to attorneys.
• Develop and maintain case records and organize evidence, exhibits, depositions, and pleadings.
• Draft routine pleadings, motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, and file them according to court procedures.
• Interview clients and witnesses, preparing concise summaries of their statements.
• Manage attorney calendars and coordinate scheduling.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, research methods, and court procedures is a plus.
• Strong time‑management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and discretion.
• Analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in using legal software.

What we offer

• Annual salary range of $40,000 – $45,000.