Legal Assistant – Insurance Coverage and Litigation

Clyde & Co

Legal Assistant providing essential support to attorneys at Clyde & Co. Managing legal documents, court filings, and administrative tasks in a hybrid work setup.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys.
Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high volume complex legal documents, pleadings, including table of contents and table of authorities, letters and emails.
File pleadings with state and federal courts using various means, including electronic court filing systems.
Calendar maintenance, such as scheduling hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, meetings, and knowledge of civil and federal court deadline filing dates, court rules, and procedures.
Prepare for and assist in trials.
Assist Paralegals in organizing case files and records maintenance.
Assist with travel arrangements upon request including car, hotel and airfare reservations, and complete attorney monthly expenses to accounting.
Administrative work, including billing, correspondence, invoices and reporting to clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of prior experience as a legal assistant or secretary.
Must have experience filing with state and federal courts.
Knowledge in e-filing in the collar counties.
Previous experience with File site or iManage filing systems.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid Work Flexibility – Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
Paid Time Off – Generous paid time off and firm holidays.
Referral Rewards – Earn bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
Mentorship & Career Growth – Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Engaging Culture – Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Inclusive Parental Leave – Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities as well as Wellbeing Day dedicated to you, free from work, to focus on your mental, physical, and emotional health.
Comprehensive Health Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability, for you and your family.
Retirement Benefits – Starts on day one and 100% vested.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Legal Document ProofreadingPleadings PreparationCalendar MaintenanceTrial Preparation AssistanceBilling and Invoicing

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills