Robert Half is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary / Litigation Legal Assistant for a prominent law firm in Garden City, NY. This position is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to join a well-established legal team supporting busy attorneys in litigation, trusts and estates, and appellate matters. The role is expected to continue until a permanent hire is identified and could convert to a permanent position for the right candidate.

Location:

Garden City, NY (Onsite 5 Days per Week)

Employment Type:

Temporary-to-Hire or Long-Term ContractHours:

Standard Business Hours Pay Rate:

$30-$35 per hour Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare and format legal documents, including motions, briefs, affidavits, affirmations, litigation backs, and court filings.

Independently gather exhibits, supporting documentation, and prepare exhibit lists.

Perform electronic court filings in New York State and Federal Courts, including: New York Supreme CourtsSurrogate's CourtsFederal Courts (PACER)New York Court of AppealsMonitor attorney eTracks notifications and manage critical court deadlines.

Maintain attorney calendars and scheduling through Microsoft Outlook.

Update and maintain attorney contacts and client information.

Coordinate depositions, service of process, appellate printing, and other litigation support activities with outside vendors.

Bates-stamp and organize documents for productions and discovery requests.

Transcribe attorney dictation using Philips SpeechExec and digital audio recordings.

Answer and direct incoming calls professionally.

Schedule and coordinate client meetings, conference calls, and Zoom meetings.