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Legal Assistant jobs in New York, NY
Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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$24–$46/hr
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provides a full array of language and business support services, including translation, multicultural marketing, website globalization, legal support, and any kind of technology solution.What You Will Be Doing: Recent Co…
$40 - $58 per hour
execution Maintain minute books and corporate entity records Assist with UCC filings and state qualification filings Communicate... ...to permanent placement Job Type: Contract | Work Type: On-Site | Industry: Legal & Co…
complex commercial litigation and white collar defense matters. Assist with internal investigations, regulatory inquiries, and... ...actions. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents. Conduc…
discretion, and exceptional client service. Responsibilities Assist student and faculty clients with disciplinary and Title IX... ...litigation. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents. Man…
Description: Position(s): Senior Staff Attorney Department: Legal Terms of Employment: Permanent Part-Time/Exempt/Local 232... ...department developing relationships with pro bono partners to assist NYCLU clients and tak…
drafting pleadings, motions, memoranda, affidavits, and other court submissions; conducting legal research and analysis; managing discovery; preparing deposition materials; assisting with hearings and trials; handling el…
$75k - $95k
consistently rated among the top patent, copyright and trademark firms. We currently have an opportunity for a patent prosecution legal assistant. The salary range for the position is $75,000-$95,000, based years of expe…
$300k - $400k
A global US Law Firm is seeking an Associate with a background in commercial litigation to join their leading Dispute Resolution team based in New York. The practice is broad as they act for multinational companies and m…
$150k - $190k
managing complex matters is highly valued * Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment * Familiarity with legal project management is a plus A variety of factors are considered in making compensati…
pleadings, briefs, discovery requests, and responses * Conduct legal and factual research involving environmental statutes and regulations... ...across litigation, regulatory, and transactional teams * Assist with client…
$120k - $150k
strong background in Delaware corporate litigation, specifically breach of fiduciary duty cases. The ideal candidate must excel in legal research and writing, as these skills are essential for success in this role. This…
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What legal assistants earn in New York
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $24–$30 | $50k–$63k |
| Mid level | $29–$37 | $61k–$77k |
| Senior | $35–$46 | $73k–$95k |
Adjusted for the New York market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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