30 Legal Assistant jobs in Queens

Legal Assistant

Scahill Law Group, P.C. is a leading New York Litigation Law Firm dedicated to serving commercial insurers and self-insured corporations. For over 40 years we have focused solely on Civil and Insurance Defense Litigation for first-party and third-party lawsuits. Our practice groups include the defense of insurance, automobile, construction, labor law, and contract matters as well as the defense of claims filed under the Child Victims Act and the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law.

Scahill Law Group is seeking motivated Legal Assistants to join our team. Supporting our paralegals take organization and dedication, among other traits to successfully handle all various legal tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

· Provide efficient administrative support.

· Assist paralegals in handling various legal tasks.

· Assist with drafting various correspondence to clients and adversaries, discovery demands, basic motions, etc.

· Mail, fax, E-File, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.

Requirements

· 1 + years of office experience; knowledge of insurance defense and/or personal injury law is a plus

. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

· Attention to detail, organized, time management

. Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume firm

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

$20 - $28 per hour – Commensurate on Experience

Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Careers Advancement Opportunities Competitive Compensation Job Summary We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide assistance to lawyers, ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. You will communicate with clients, compile case materials, and conduct research. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented. Responsibilities Communicate with clients and witnesses Prepare case-specific documents Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review Maintain and update documentation Provide general administrative support Qualifications Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred Certification or diploma as a Legal Assistant is preferred Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system Strong verbal and written communication skills Highly organized with document management experience Excellent research skills Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

With over 40 years of experiences in Real Estate Law, our Law Firm has an immediate opening for a full- time Legal Assistant in our Melville, NY office! MWC is a high volume, fast- paced, multi-office law firm representing Mortgage Lenders, Banks and Financial Institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, Virginia and Florida through the Foreclosure and Bankruptcy legal process.
Our Legal Assistants are responsible for performing specific job responsibilities and task within a legal setting under direct supervision of Team Lead and Managing Attorney.
Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Legal file reviews and document validations
• File management to ensure court deadline are met;
• Drafting of legal documents
• Client interaction;
• Client communication;
• Legal research on legal matter such as complaints, cases, statutes and regulations;
• Calculating of fees;
• Assisting with projects/assignments from Attorneys.

• High school diploma required;
• Previous experience in a law firm, title, bankruptcy, foreclosure and/ or mortgage banking is a plus, but not required;
• Microsoft Office skills including MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint;
• Previous administrative experience, preferably in a similar environment, preferred;
• Experience with data entry, proofreading and editing documents;
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment to meet client deadlines;
• Strong word processing and proof reading skills;
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work independently and take initiate as appropriate;
• Ability to adapt to change.

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Careers Advancement Opportunities
• Competitive Compensation

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide assistance to lawyers, ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. You will communicate with clients, compile case materials, and conduct research. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and witnesses
• Prepare case-specific documents
• Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review
• Maintain and update documentation
• Provide general administrative support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred
• Certification or diploma as a Legal Assistant is preferred
• Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with document management experience
• Excellent research skills
• Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

Brooklyn Defender Services (BDS) seeks a Legal Assistant to join the Family Defense Practice.

BDS is a public defense office representing low-income New Yorkers in criminal, family, immigration, and civil legal matters. For nearly 30 years, BDS has worked, in and out of court, to protect and uphold the rights of individuals and to change laws and systems that perpetuate injustice and inequality. Our legal expertise work with clients is focused on the intersections of these legal systems that disproportionately impact Black and Brown communities living in poverty.

BDS represents thousands of people each year who have diverse, complex, and multi-faceted legal needs. In addition to a zealous legal defense, our interdisciplinary teams of attorneys, social workers and advocates provide a wide range of legal and advocacy services, including for housing, public benefits, education, and employment. BDS staff work collaboratively and across disciplines to deliver high-quality legal services that serve the people we represent, their families and communities.

BDS’ Family Defense Practice (FDP) is the primary provider of legal representation for parents and caretakers who are facing an ACS investigation or prosecution in Brooklyn Family Court.

The Legal Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Manager of Paralegal and Administrative Support and provide litigation and administrative support to FDP case handlers.

Responsibilities

• Draft medical and education records requests and follow up with hospitals, schools, and the police department to obtain the records.

• Conduct conflict checks for new clients, draft client letters, contact service providers to obtain letters for clients, serve motions, and file motions in Family Court.

• Staff Family Court intake shifts, which involves collecting demographic and contact information from clients during the intake process and collecting information and maintaining the intake grid for the day.

• Assist with court filings in person at Family Court, which involves filing papers with the clerk; dropping off exhibits on CDs/USB drives; and other administrative requests for court as needed.

• Staff the Family Defense main phone line by answering phone calls and directing callers to the appropriate attorney, unit, and/or provide referrals to community resources and partners.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and administrative skills.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to take responsibility for multiple varied tasks and organize time to ensure all tasks are completed accurately and on time.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.

• Prior experience working with case management systems (data entry) preferred.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Flexibility to take on a variety of duties as needed to support the work of the team.

• Applicants who speak a second language are encouraged to apply.

Position Information

This is a full-time, non-exempt, salaried position in the collective bargaining agreement. The normal schedule is Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. The position is based at BDS’s offices and the courts in Downtown Brooklyn.

BDS determines salary on a pay scale based on education and experience, which is visible to all employees. For this position there is a salary range of $59,113 - $65,863 depending on the applicant’s education and experience. BDS offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a 403(b)-retirement plan. In order to support work/life balance and family-friendly policies, BDS has generous vacation, sick, holiday, family, and medical leave policies.

Application Instructions

Click “Apply Now” to submit a cover letter and resume. Please submit your application by 8/22/25.

Brooklyn Defender Services is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to celebrating diversity and maintaining an equitable and inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, expressions, orientations, disabilities, and experiences to apply. If you require an accommodation due to a disability or another reason, please contact the Managing Director of Human Resources, Christina Wallace, at cwallace @ bds.org.

• Support attorneys through the claims process and beyond.
• Assist with initial client consultations, policy review, assessment, review, and analysis of supporting physician documentation, gathering of medical records, preparation of initial claim submissions, and continued proof of loss.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, and be very organized and self-directed.
• Must be process-driven and comfortable communicating and interacting with high-level professionals. Comfort with medical and financial information is a plus.
• Experience with: No-Faults, medical requests, and drafting of pleadings.
• A past working history at a Personal Injury Law Firm on the plaintiff's side is a significant advantage.
• Bilingual is a plus

• Assists with administrative tasks to contribute to efficient office operations.
• Assists with complex document production, such as drafting pleadings and correspondence.
• Prepares court filings and files with various courts (traditional and e-filings).
• Creates Table of Contents and Table of Authorities.
• Prepares shell responses to propounded discovery accurately and efficiently.
• Communicates with court staff regarding various issues.
• Maintains calendars for assigned attorneys.
• Prepares Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines.
• Schedule local and out-of-town depositions and mediations.
• Scans and uploads documents to document management system and creates master's for new files.
• Answers telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others.

• PTO.
• Competitive salary & growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Plans).
• Firm paid Life Insurance and LTD.
• Professional team-oriented environment.

• Minimum of 2-3+ years' experience in a related field.
• Litigation experience preferred.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and organization skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines, while supporting multiple attorneys.
• Ability to analyze legal documents, ensuring accuracy and knowledge of legal terminology.
• Must have reliable transporation to commute to the office, 5 days a week.

• Draft and format legal documents including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence
  
• File documents electronically with state and federal courts
  
• Organize and maintain physical and electronic litigation files and case management systems
  
• Schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings
  
• Manage attorney calendars and monitor deadlines and court dates
  
• Coordinate document production and trial preparation, including assembling exhibits and binders
  
• Assist with client communications and intake as needed
  
• Support attorneys with legal research, billing, and administrative tasks

• Minimum 2 years of litigation legal assistant or paralegal experience
  
• Familiarity with civil litigation processes, court filing systems, and case lifecycles
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word and Outlook); experience with e-filing portals
  
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with sharp attention to detail
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive case materials
  
• Experience with legal software such as Clio, NetDocuments, iManage, or similar

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