Firm Litigation Secretary Manhattan

An established law firm is seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Litigation Legal Secretary to support its Construction practice team. This role provides comprehensive case management, administrative, and secretarial support to a team of litigation attorneys.

This position is on-site in New York City (possible 1 day work from home) and reports to the Legal Support Services Supervisor.

• Perform accurate and timely e‑filings across New York State, Federal, and Appellate courts.
• Format, proof, and finalize complex litigation documents, including pleadings, briefs, motions, TOCs and TOAs.
• Work closely with Docketing to track, confirm, and meet all court and discovery deadlines.
• Manage conflict checks, prepare engagement letters, and maintain digital legal files.
• Coordinate calendaring, travel, and logistics for meetings and appearances.

• High School Diploma required;
  Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 5-7 years of litigation secretary experience supporting multiple busy litigation attorneys; experience within construction litigation preferred but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of New York State and Federal court procedures, e-filing systems, and legal terminology.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and common legal software (e.g., iManage, Litera Compare, Chrome River).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with attorneys, staff, clients, and external vendors.
• Exceptional organization, grammar, spelling, and proofreading capabilities.

• Actual compensation will vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles  Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.