Legal Secretary | NYC | Hybrid Schedule | Plaintiff-Side Litigation

Ready to take the next step in your legal support career with a growing, collaborative litigation team?

A rapidly expanding plaintiff-side litigation practice is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a dynamic group of attorneys in its New York City office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys fast-paced litigation work, values teamwork, and wants long-term career growth within a firm that promotes from within.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid schedule after onboarding (2 remote days per week)
• Competitive pay: $30-$45/hour
• Position created due to an internal promotion
• Strong culture focused on mentorship, development, and advancement
• Join a growing national litigation practice with significant expansion and opportunity
• Work alongside experienced attorneys, paralegals, and dedicated docketing professionals

What You'll Do

• Support approximately 5-6 litigation attorneys
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents and correspondence
• Handle state and federal court e-filings
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor critical deadlines
• Create Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities using Word tools
• Assist with trial preparation and case management
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and docketing staff

What We're Looking For

• 3-5 years of legal secretary or litigation support experience preferred
• Strong junior candidates with 1-2 years of litigation experience encouraged to apply
• Experience in plaintiff-side employment or civil litigation is a plus
• State and federal e-filing experience
• Strong Microsoft Word, Outlook, and document formatting skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment

Schedule

• 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM start time
• 7.5-hour workday with a 1-hour lunch
• Fully in-office during onboarding, then eligible for a hybrid schedule

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with a team that values growth, collaboration, and professional development, we'd love to connect.