Legal Assistant
$50,000–$60,000 year
Hybrid · Syracuse, New York, United States
Job Summary
Hybrid Legal Assistant to support a defense-litigation team in Syracuse, NY. Responsibilities include maintaining calendars, managing hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, coordinating logistics, e-filing in state or federal court, expertly organizing exhibits and documents (Clio), liaising with trial teams and third parties, tracking case progress and client information, drafting basic pleadings (EOAs, Notices, Motions, discovery) under attorney supervision, and assisting with mediation or trial preparation. Requires 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Outlook/Word/Excel/Adobe Acrobat, and familiarity with Clio is a plus. Associate or Bachelor degree is a plus but not required. Offers include hybrid or remote work environment, generous benefits, and a salary range of $50k-$60k annually.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in bodily injury, general liability, construction defect or other civil defense litigation practice area; previous insurance defense litigation a huge plus
- Experience with calendaring, docketing, interfacing with court personnel, opposing counsel, clients and vendors
- Drafting basic pleadings and legal correspondence
- Computer skills: basic operation of computer/software; proficiency with Microsoft products preferred
- Ability to type and operate office equipment
- Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Ability to interact professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and internal team members
- Detail-oriented with proofreading/editing for accuracy
- Willingness to undertake additional tasks as requested by attorneys
- Associate degree or Bachelor degree a plus, but not required
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