Legal Assistant

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support a busy complex civil litigation practice. This is a Contract-to-hire position suited for someone who can manage competing deadlines, communicate effectively with legal teams and external contacts, and contribute to case preparation from filing through trial support. The role offers an environment where strong organizational skills, technical proficiency, and sound judgment are essential to daily success.

Responsibilities:

• Manage electronic filing activities and organize legal documents for court submission in a timely and accurate manner.

• Draft and format initial versions of motions, discovery materials, and related litigation documents for attorney review.

• Coordinate logistics for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial proceedings, including scheduling and materials preparation.

• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other external partners regarding case-related matters.

• Support trial teams by compiling exhibits, preparing case binders, and organizing materials needed for hearings and dispute resolution proceedings.

• Oversee calendars, meetings, conference calls, travel arrangements, and other scheduling needs tied to active matters.

• Process payment requests and assist with billing-related tasks to help maintain accurate client invoicing.

• Handle additional administrative and legal support duties as needed to keep high-volume litigation matters moving efficiently.

Qualifications:

• At least 2-3+ years of experience in a legal assistant or paralegal support role, preferably within complex civil defense litigation.

• High school diploma required; additional legal secretarial training, business school education, or a paralegal certificate is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with civil litigation support, including electronic court filings and document preparation.

• Strong command of Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel, along with Adobe Acrobat for document editing and management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with careful attention to grammar, proofreading, and effective correspondence.

• Ability to manage a demanding workload, prioritize urgent assignments, and maintain accuracy under strict deadlines.

• Experience with legal calendaring and document management systems such as iManage is preferred, along with familiarity with attorney billing processes.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and work additional hours when case demands require it.

Compensation

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