Legal Assistant - NYSCEF and PACER

We are looking for a Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience to provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support at a prestigious aviation and transportation litigation firm with over 75 years of history. You'll join a collaborative, tight-knit team where longevity is the norm and your contributions are truly valued.

What will you be doing?

• Managing attorney schedules, booking travel, and coordinating communications with clients, experts, and opposing counsel
• E-filing court documents in state and federal courts (NYSCEF, PACER) and maintaining case information in Litify
• Preparing materials for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials including exhibits and binders
• Submitting, tracking, and following up on records requests (medical, employment, third-party)
• Supporting attorneys and paralegals with discovery, document production, and general administrative tasks during high-stakes, long-running litigation matters

Key Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal assistant/admin at a law firm — pure legal background required
• Comfortable with e-filing systems (NYSCEF, PACER) and case management software
• Willingness to work long hours when trials or deadlines demand it, including around holidays
• Adaptable to new technology — firm is investing heavily in AI tools and needs someone open to change
• Looking for long-term commitment — cases span 2-3 years and the firm values stability and loyalty