Entry-Level Legal Assistant - NY 2026

Entry-Level Legal Assistant position providing support to attorneys in a particular practice area, requiring a 4-year college degree, strong client service and communication skills, and ability to work under pressure.

Requirements

• Manage and organize case files and document productions
• Conduct and compile research, maintain/update working group lists and organize due diligence documents
• Deposition and trial preparation
• Draft letters to clients and other counsel
• Prepare Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, order Lien searches and stay abreast of regulations relating to Article 9 of the UCC
• Assist with the creation of corporations and limited liability companies, including preparation of formation documents, ordering searches and overseeing all filing requirements and maintenance obligations
• Validate and process vendor invoices in a timely manner
• Prepare responses to auditor requests
• Coordinate filing and service of motions
• Obtain pleadings from court dockets and monitor dockets
• Assemble and distribute documents for hearings and client meetings
• Maintain and update case contact information
• File court documents electronically
• Cite-check and bluebook briefs
• Notarize documents, assist with notary authentication and apostilling/consularization of documents
• Review and proofread legal documents (grammar/punctuation, definition/cross reference checks and book reads)
• Assist with closings, draft and review closing checklists and prepare closing binders in electronic and paper format for distribution
• Load and organize closing sets and deal documents in relevant databases
• Draft form documents/correspondence for deal participants

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan