Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Temp)- 3493546

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title :   Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Temp)

Location :   Albany, NY 12203

Salary / Payrate :   $30-$35 / hr

Work Environment :   Onsite (8 : 15-4 : 30 with 45 minutes for lunch)

Term :   3-4 month contract

Bachelor’s degree required :   No

Referral Fee : AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description : #LI-CB1

Our client, a full-service civil litigation firm based in Albany, New York, is seeking a Temporary Litigation Legal Assistant / Paralegal for a 3–4 month contract assignment beginning Early January 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced litigation support professional to step into a busy practice and provide meaningful, hands-on support to a team of three attorneys. Candidates with Defense-side experience, as well as those from Plaintiff-side civil litigation, insurance defense, or medical malpractice, are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and filing documents in New York State courts, including motions and related litigation filings
• Managing authorizations, medical record requests, and document processing
• Organizing and maintaining case files, discovery materials, and attorney calendars
• Drafting, proofreading, and formatting litigation correspondence and legal documents
• Providing high-level administrative and paralegal support to three attorneys
• Coordinating deadlines, e-filings, and court submissions in compliance with NY rules and procedures
• Assisting with defense litigation tasks

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