Litigation Legal Assistant

Our client is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling all phases of the litigation process. This role is responsible for managing case documents, coordinating schedules, preparing legal filings, and providing administrative support in a fast-paced legal environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive, professional, and experienced in litigation support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery materials
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings
• Coordinate court filings, including state and federal e-filing
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files
• Track deadlines and update litigation calendars to ensure timely filings and responses
• Assist with preparation for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Prepare exhibits, binders, subpoenas, and other case-related materials
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, vendors, and internal team members professionally
• Enter attorney time, assist with billing, and handle other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; associate degree or legal assistant/paralegal certificate preferred
• 2+ years of litigation legal assistant or legal administrative assistant experience
• Familiarity with litigation procedures, court rules, and legal terminology
• Experience with state and federal court e-filing systems
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under deadline pressure
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting civil, commercial, insurance defense, employment, or personal injury litigation
• Trial preparation experience
• Familiarity with document management and case management software

Compensation

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