Financial Services Litigation Legal Assistant

Robert Half is partnering with a respected national law firm in White Plains, NY to identify an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy Financial Services Litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigation legal assistant seeking long-term growth with a firm known for its collaborative culture, structured training, and strong support systems.

The hiring team is open to candidates with broader litigation legal assistant experience, making this a great opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in a sophisticated law firm environment.

Legal Assistant (Litigation)

Location: White Plains, NY

Schedule: Fully On-site (Hybrid option after 90 days)

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (Temp-to-Perm Preferred)

Hours: 35-hour workweek | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (flexibility available)

Duration: 3-6 months (Temp-to-hire)

Pay: $30-35/hour

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to 3-4 attorneys, with primary responsibility supporting one attorney
• Prepare and revise legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, notices, correspondence, and other litigation materials
• Manage state and federal court filings, including NY e-filing (CT filing experience is a plus)
• Perform document formatting, redlining, and track changes
• Monitor attorney calendars, court deadlines, and case-related scheduling
• Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and video conferences
• Open and close client matters and maintain electronic and hard-copy files
• Assist with trial preparation and litigation support activities
• Submit expense reports, check requests, and administrative forms
• Coordinate large document productions, copying, scanning, and file management
• Maintain regular communication with attorneys and internal staff regarding workflow and deadlines

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of legal assistant experience, preferably within a law firm
• Strong litigation support experience required
• Experience with New York state and federal court procedures and e-filing
• Familiarity with legal document preparation and document management systems
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat, and document formatting tools
• Experience using redlining and track changes
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with iManage or similar document management systems preferred

Highly Preferred

• Experience with financial services litigation
• Knowledge of bankruptcy procedures
• Experience with New York foreclosure matters
• Connecticut court filing experience