Legal Assistant - Litigation Job at Robert Half (Minneapolis)

Litigation Legal Assistant/ Legal Secretary

Litigation Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary Position Overview: A well-respected...

Location

United States of America , Chicago

Salary:

65000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Year

Beacon Hill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree preferred
equivalent law firm experience will be considered
Minimum of 5+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys
Strong knowledge of court filing procedures, including e-filing systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and document management tools
Experience with timekeeping and billing or accounting systems is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Job Responsibility

Manage complex calendars, coordinate meetings, and track deadlines across multiple matters
Assist attorneys in prioritizing commitments and maintaining organized workflows
Handle time entry, expense reports, and general administrative requests
Serve as a liaison between attorneys and internal departments (e.g., accounting, operations, administrative support teams)
Provide coverage and collaborate with other legal support staff as needed
Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, correspondence, and internal materials
Ensure all documents meet applicable court rules and internal standards
Coordinate and support electronic filings in state and federal courts
Maintain document consistency, accuracy, and version control
Proactively identify formatting or content issues and resolve them efficiently

Fulltime

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Litigation Legal Assistant

Our client is seeking an organized and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistan...

Location

United States , Dallas

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

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

Job Responsibility

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

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
Free online training

Fulltime

Bilingual Legal Assistant, Litigation

Are you looking for a new administrative challenge? Are you interested in a care...

Location

Canada , Montréal

Salary:

65000.00 - 78000.00 CAD / Year

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 09, 2026

Requirements

Bilingual (French & English) required
Legal Assistant Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant
Strong attention to detail and superior word processing, spelling, proofreading and editing skills
Capacity to perform duties with speed and accuracy
Strong time management, organizational and multi-tasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet important deadlines
Ability to follow-up on files and delays with minimal supervision
High level of discretion and confidentiality
Flexibility to occasionally work overtime

Job Responsibility

Document Production: Prepare, edit, and proofread complex legal correspondence and litigation documents from dictation or drafts, ensuring strict adherence to formatting and practice standards
Workflow Coordination: Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to resource groups (Document Specialists, Billing, etc.) to ensure timely and accurate completion
Litigation Support: Assist with hearing and trial preparation, coordinate the service and filing of proceedings, and manage court-designated hearings and expert witnesses
Docketing & Scheduling: Proactively manage lawyer calendars, maintaining an in-depth knowledge of court rules and deadlines
File Lifecycle Management: Oversee the opening, organization, and retrieval of complex electronic and physical client records in coordination with Records Management
Client & Administrative Support: Manage travel itineraries, expense reports, and client meeting logistics while maintaining updated contact databases
Communication Handling: Screen and direct incoming calls and mail, responding to routine inquiries and managing messenger services with professional discretion
Financial Administration: Coordinate new Client and Matter openings and facilitate billing-related activities
Team Collaboration: Provide high-level backup support for other assistants and collaborate with functional departments like Office Services and Marketing
Continuous Learning: Actively maintain technical skills and stay current on legal and medical terminology where applicable

What we offer

Competitive salary based on experience
3-4 weeks vacation (based on experience)
6 personal days + 2 extra days (1 for volunteer and one for birthday)
Comprehensive insurance package as of day 1, paid by company
Work Model: 4 days working in the office and one day remotely
Strong community involvement and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Fulltime

Remote Litigation Legal Assistant

A highly regarded, mid-sized law firm is seeking an experienced Remote Litigatio...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of litigation legal assistant experience
Strong knowledge of California court rules and e-filing procedures
Experience with document formatting, tables of authorities, and litigation support tools
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and PDF editing software
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence, memoranda, pleadings, and discovery using established templates and document shells
Perform e-filings in California State Courts and occasional Federal Courts
Finalize pleadings, including preparation of tables of authorities and creation of electronically tabbed, bookmarked, and searchable PDF documents for filing and service
Ensure high-quality document control and accuracy across all deliverables
Convert and manage documents to PDF format, including organizing and attaching exhibits
Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, conference rooms, and court reporters
Proactively manage multiple attorney calendars, including scheduling and maintaining Outlook calendar events (note: no litigation calendaring responsibilities)
Assist with trial preparation as needed
Provide comprehensive administrative support to the litigation team on a case-by-case basis (not attorney-specific)

What we offer

Competitive compensation
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
enrollment in company 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Litigation Legal Assistant

Randstad Staffing is currently looking for an experienced Litigation Law Legal A...

Location

Canada , Winnipeg

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 19, 2026

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of experience as a litigation legal assistant
Outstanding organization and time management skills
Willingness to learn and able to handle a heavy workload
Must have outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to interact with clients
Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Great communication skills
Ability to manage lawyers, follow-ups, and resilience

Job Responsibility

Opening and closing files as well as billing
Providing general support to litigation lawyer(s)
Preparing and organizing documents
Communicating with clients and other lawyers
Drafting letters, dictation, transcriptions, managing calendars
Providing other legal administrative support as required

What we offer

Competitive compensation depending on experience
Great company culture with growth opportunity
Monday - Friday daytime hours
Group benefits package
RRSP match program
Reduced rate bus pass
Convenient downtown location

Fulltime

Litigation Legal Assistant

Robert Half is seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Legal Assis...

Location

United States , Madison

Salary:

28.00 - 32.00 USD / Hour

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5–7 years of legal assistant experience within a law firm (litigation required)
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, litigation procedures, and court rules
Experience with NJ/NY e-filing systems (required)
Advanced Microsoft Word and Outlook skills (track changes, formatting, TOA/TOC via Best Authority)
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat (Bates stamping, redactions, document conversion)
Experience with SurePoint and NetDocuments (preferred)
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail
Minimum of a 2-year college degree required

Job Responsibility

Draft, transcribe, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence
Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling depositions, hearings, and meetings
Maintain docketing deadlines and ensure timely filings
Prepare, review, and electronically file documents in NJ and NY courts
Handle time entry, billing, and invoice preparation (pre-bills, edits, and finalization)
Maintain and organize case files (electronic and hard copy)
Process incoming/outgoing mail, including certified and overnight deliveries
Respond professionally to client calls and correspondence
Prepare and submit expense reports and credit card reconciliations

What we offer

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan
free online training

Fulltime

Litigation Legal Assistant

Our Debt and Asset Recovery team have an exciting opportunity for you to join as...

Location

United Kingdom , Stratford upon Avon

Salary:

Not provided

Ampa - Legal & Professional Services

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

a minimum of 6 months’ administration experience, ideally gained within a legal or professional services environment
competency with IT systems to include Microsoft Word and Excel
the ability to work well in a team and develop good working relationships with colleagues and others
good communication skills with the confidence to liaise openly and clearly with colleagues and clients
the ability to produce a high standard of work, sometimes under pressure, whilst maintaining accuracy and good attention to detail
to be able to demonstrate flexibility, initiative and confidence in your own ability

Job Responsibility

manage your own caseload
get involved in client liaison
day to day dealings with collections
day to day communication with clients via telephone

What we offer

private medical
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
a bonus day off for your birthday
hybrid working (3 days per week minimum)
option of working from our Birmingham or Stratford-upon-Avon offices
agile working

Fulltime

Litigation Legal Assistant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support a bus...

Location

United States , Minneapolis

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

1+ years of experience supporting civil litigation matters in a legal assistant or comparable legal support role
Proficiency with electronic filing platforms and familiarity with court filing procedures
Strong calendar management skills with the ability to monitor multiple deadlines accurately
Experience organizing large volumes of legal documents, including pleadings and discovery materials
Clear written and verbal communication skills for working effectively with attorneys, paralegals, courts, and external contacts
High attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism
Comfortable using document management systems and standard office software in a legal setting

Job Responsibility

Prepare, revise, and finalize litigation documents and legal correspondence for attorney review, including filings required by courts and agencies
Maintain well-organized case records by tracking pleadings, discovery materials, and related documentation in both digital and paper files
Submit documents through electronic filing systems and confirm that filings meet court-specific formatting and submission requirements
Coordinate with attorneys and paralegals to share case updates, gather information, and support progress across active matters
Manage legal calendars by monitoring hearings, filing dates, and statutory deadlines to help ensure timely action
Close out completed matters by updating document management records and arranging proper retention or disposal of physical files
Handle administrative support related to continuing legal education, including registrations, credit tracking, and reporting to the appropriate state board
Arrange business travel and event logistics such as transportation, lodging, conference enrollment, and reimbursement documentation
Provide cross-coverage for administrative and legal support staff as needed, contributing to a collaborative office environment

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Fulltime

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