Litigation Secretary

Job Description

Legal Assistant – Commercial Litigation | Cullen and Dykman LLP

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Cullen and Dykman LLP, located in New York, NY. Cullen and Dykman LLP is a full-service law firm that has been serving clients since 1850, dedicated to providing high-quality services and maintaining a collegial work environment. This role provides essential administrative support to attorneys in the Commercial Litigation practice, enabling them to focus on delivering legal services. You will play a critical role in managing case files, preparing legal documents, and ensuring smooth operations within the office.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $50000–$75000 yearly
• Team: Supports multiple attorneys within the Commercial Litigation practice.
• Mission: This person manages case files, prepares legal documents, and ensures smooth administrative operations for the legal team.
• Tech Stack: iManage, Relativity, Nextpoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, NYSCEF, PACER

What You’ll Actually Do
• Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and organizational support to multiple attorneys within the Commercial Litigation practice.
• Document Preparation & Filing: Edit, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents in connection with State and Federal Court litigation.
• Calendar Management: Maintain and manage litigation calendars, including court deadlines and internal milestones, proactively flagging upcoming deadlines.
• File & Information Management: Maintain and organize electronic and physical files and matter-related information, including document management within iManage.
• E-Discovery Assistance: Support e-discovery workflows, including familiarity with platforms like Relativity and Nextpoint, with experience in document review and production strongly preferred.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career. Four-year college degree preferred, but not required. Core domain knowledge in a law firm or litigation setting is essential.
• Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience in a law firm or litigation setting, preferably in commercial litigation. Experience with New York State and Federal Court filing procedures and rules, including NYSCEF and PACER, is strongly preferred.
• Skills: High proficiency with Microsoft Word, including Tables of Authorities, Tables of Contents, styles, and track changes. High proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, including document assembly, Bates stamping, redaction, and OCR. Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bonus: A proactive, forward-thinking mindset; professional judgment, creative problem-solving ability, and sound decision-making skills. Ability to work overtime as necessary.