Litigation Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy legal team on a contract basis. This position focuses on keeping attorneys organized, preparing high-quality legal materials, and helping matters move forward efficiently in a civil litigation environment. The ideal candidate brings strong administrative judgment, accuracy in document handling, and confidence working with court filings and case records.

Responsibilities:
• Coordinate attorney calendars by arranging meetings, deadlines, court dates, and travel plans while helping prevent scheduling conflicts.
• Draft, edit, and finalize legal correspondence, reports, and other case-related documents with a high level of precision and professionalism.
• Support daily case administration by organizing records, tracking matter activity, and maintaining complete and orderly files.
• Prepare litigation materials such as pleadings, motions, and related submissions, and assist with electronic filing in accordance with court rules and deadlines.
• Maintain both digital and paper filing systems so documents remain current, searchable, and readily available to the legal team.
• Enter time accurately and assist with billing support activities, including responding to client invoicing questions when needed.
• Communicate with attorneys, court personnel, clients, and internal team members to help ensure timely follow-up on active matters.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting attorneys in a legal assistant or litigation support capacity.
• Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court-related documentation.
• Hands-on experience with e-filing and court filings in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong calendar management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities at once.
• Excellent written communication skills and careful attention to formatting, grammar, and detail.
• Proficiency in organizing and maintaining case files in both electronic and physical formats.
• Ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

Compensation

$19.00-$23.00 Hourly

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