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Job Responsibility:

  • Prepare, revise, and proofread litigation documents to ensure proper formatting, consistency, and compliance with court and firm standards
  • Coordinate state and federal court filing activities, including electronic submissions and related procedural support for active matters
  • Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing deadlines, and case milestones using calendaring tools such as Compulaw
  • Research court-specific requirements and local rules to support accurate filings and timely case management
  • Provide day-to-day practice support for a team of attorneys, helping manage workflow across an attorney group
  • Organize case materials, exhibits, and supporting documents in electronic formats, including compiling, combining, and managing PDF files
  • Assist with litigation preparation by assembling binders, case documentation, and other materials needed for hearings, depositions, and trial readiness
  • Support discovery-related work by helping prepare, organize, and track draft responses and related case documents

Requirements:

  • At least 3 years of experience supporting civil or commercial litigation matters in a law firm environment
  • Hands-on experience with court filings, including electronic filing procedures for state courts
  • federal filing experience is also valued
  • Strong calendar management skills with the ability to monitor deadlines accurately in a litigation setting
  • Working knowledge of court rules, legal document formatting, and filing requirements
  • High attention to detail, especially when reviewing documents for accuracy, structure, and compliance
  • Strong technical proficiency with legal and document tools, including PDF management and electronic document handling
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced practice supporting multiple attorneys and competing deadlines
  • Additional experience with trial preparation, discovery support, Relativity, or iManage is considered a plus

Nice to have:

  • Additional experience with trial preparation
  • discovery support
  • Relativity
  • or iManage is considered a plus
What we offer:
  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 15, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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