6.30.2026
Professional Staff
New York
McCarter & English is looking for a Legal Assistant in our New York City office. Must be organized, accurate, able to multi-task, prioritize, and work well in a deadline driven environment. The salary range for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on experience. Candidates who receive an offer of employment will be processed through a background check which will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant’s or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job. If you have relevant experience, we would like you to consider joining our team. Please send your resume and a writing sample to Christine Lydon at
[email protected] .
Training and Experience
Three to five years of legal assistance experience. Must type a minimum of 70 words per minutes.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skill
Comprehensive knowledge of modern legal office practices and procedures
Considerable knowledge of legal documents preparation, legal terminology and court procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, Excel, redline comparisons, BigHand (digital dictation)
Considerable knowledge of effective proofreading
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Benefits (if FTE requirements met):
Firm-Paid: Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance and short-term (ST) and long-term (LT) disability benefits.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical/prescription drug coverage (the Firm pays a share of the cost), including a high deductible health plan with an annual Firm health savings account (HSA) contribution.
Employee-Paid Voluntary Benefits: Dental and vision coverage, supplemental health plans (accident, cancer and critical illness), flexible spending accounts, optional life and AD&D insurance (supplemental employee, spouse and child) and supplemental STD coverage.
Retirement: 401(k) plan offering three types of contributions: pre-tax, Roth and after-tax contributions.
Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and leaves of absence to support work-life balance (e.g. parental leave)
Additional Benefits:
Free and confidential employee assistance program (EAP) and behavioral health services program
Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support and pet care program
Tax-advantaged college savings 529 Plan
Employee discounts through Working Advantage
Other Compensation:
Eligibility for discretionary bonus.
McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
McCarter & English, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
