Legal Assistant

Robert Half Legal is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary with a background in Commercial Litigation to support a respected law firm in Garden City, New York. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and can immediately contribute to a busy practice group.

Legal Secretary – Commercial Litigation

📍 Garden City, NY

💲 $30–$38/hour (depending on experience)

📅 Short-Term Contract (2+ Months) | Potential Temp-to-Hire Opportunity

🏢 100% Onsite | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal secretarial support to attorneys within the Commercial Litigation department.
• Draft, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, and other litigation materials.
• Assist with the preparation, assembly, and filing of briefs and court submissions.
• Perform electronic filings in New York state and federal courts.
• Prepare and update Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC).
• Maintain attorney calendars, track critical deadlines, and coordinate meetings, court appearances, and related scheduling.
• Transcribe and process attorney dictation and Dictaphone recordings.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional manner.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail, courier services, and legal correspondence.
• Organize and maintain both physical and electronic case files.
• Support document management and litigation projects as needed.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, courts, and outside parties.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Legal Secretary, Litigation Secretary, or Legal Administrative Assistant within a law firm environment.
• Commercial litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with state and federal court e-filing procedures.
• Proficiency preparing and formatting TOAs and TOCs.
• Strong calendaring, scheduling, and deadline management skills.
• Experience with legal transcription and attorney dictation preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under tight deadlines.

Compensation

About Us

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

© 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.