Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP · 1 week ago
Legal Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$60K/yr - $63K/yrSanford Heisler Sharp McKnight is a civil rights law firm with a strong commitment to EEO principles and a diverse workplace. The Legal Assistant will provide administrative support, assist with litigation and pre-litigation matters, and work closely with attorneys to manage case files and conduct factual investigations.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Investigate facts of cases and search pertinent sources (including, but not limited to, public records, internet sources, and Westlaw to support legal arguments)
Provide written factual analysis to attorneys
Draft portions of case-related documents and correspondence (including, but not limited to, routine case-related memoranda, motions, affidavits, briefs, agency charges, and demand letters)
Organize and maintain administrative and case-related documents (including exhibits, evidence, depositions, pleadings, correspondence, and other items)
Manage case logistics (including making travel arrangements, coordinating with vendors, making payments to vendors, tracking expenses, and managing case calendars)
Prepare for and attend court hearings, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, investigatory interviews, meetings with law enforcement agencies, and other case-related proceedings and meetings
Review case documents and make determinations of relevance and significance to clients’ claims
Interview potential clients, summarize their statements, and provide brief analysis of claims
Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case
File motions and pleadings with courts in accordance with the applicable rules and procedures
Coordinate and carry out office activity under the direction of their office’s Managing Partner(s) and case-related activity according to attorney direction
Coordinate with legal service vendors (e.g., mediators, information management services, court reporters, and process servers)
Maintain records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases
Assist in training new Legal Assistants and preparing materials used during their training
Provide office administrative support, which may include providing administrative support to their office’s Managing Partner(s) and other attorneys at the firm, event planning and implementation, scheduling and calendaring internal and external meetings, ordering office supplies (including snacks and drinks), tracking office-related expenses, keeping the kitchen clean and organized, and coordinating and tracking office-related keys and cards assigned to employees
Perform other related duties assigned by the Executive Committee or their office’s Managing Partner(s)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Willing to make a two-year commitment
Available to start in early 2026
Extremely strong organizational skills, including the ability to balance multiple pressing tasks
Excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills
Research and analytical capabilities, including meticulous attention to detail
Initiative and energy to see projects to completion
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and to take direction from a range of individuals
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive, inquisitive, and creative approach to problem solving
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Sign, and Westlaw
Preferred
Experience in iCONECT/Xera is a plus
Company
Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, LLP
At Sanford Heisler Sharp McKnight, our team of knowledgeable attorneys is committed to representing clients in their claims against powerful entities.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
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Kevin Sharp
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Vincent McKnight
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