Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated, experienced, and highly organized Litigation and Bankruptcy Legal Assistant to join our dynamic 15-lawyer firm located in midtown. This role is essential to our legal support team and involves contributing to all phases of litigation and bankruptcy
matters—from inception through resolution.

Who You Are:

You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, paper-light, and technology-driven environment. You have a strong grasp of complex legal documents, excellent proofreading skills, and a solid understanding of litigation and bankruptcy
processes, including electronic court filings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents and correspondence with precision.
• Proactively support attorneys by managing deadlines, docketing, and coordinating
• with clients and court personnel.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and a client-focused approach in all interactions.
• Assist with document management and contribute to firm-wide technology initiatives.
• Depending on experience, perform select paralegal duties.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a law firm setting.
• Background in Commercial, Banking and Finance, Bankruptcy, Creditor/Debtor Rights, or Appellate litigation is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with legal technology, electronic filing systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Why Join Engelman Berger?:

At Engelman Berger, we foster a collaborative and engaging work environment. We offer a competitive salary based on experience, full health coverage, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more.

Engelman Berger is a well-established law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services in bankruptcy and reorganization, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, corporate law, employment law, and related business areas. Our dedicated support staff ensures prompt, efficient service through outstanding administrative, financial, and technical assistance. Together, we are focused on providing top-tier legal counsel and building lasting client relationships.

Company Description

Engelman Berger is a well-established law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal services in bankruptcy and reorganization, commercial litigation, real estate transactions, corporate law, employment law, and related business areas. Our dedicated support staff ensures prompt, efficient service through outstanding administrative, financial, and technical assistance. Together, we are focused on providing top-tier legal counsel and building lasting client relationships.