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Litigation Legal Assistant

United States, Yardley · Job Posted May 15, 2026
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Job Description

We are looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join a busy legal team in Yardley, Pennsylvania on a Contract basis. This position supports a partner with a practice focused on workers’ compensation defense, complex litigation, insurance defense, and matters involving commercial property managers. The ideal candidate brings prior paralegal or legal assistant experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage a steady flow of administrative and case support work in a fast-paced office environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide day-to-day legal and administrative support to an equity partner handling workers' compensation defense and related litigation matters
  • Prepare, review, and submit court documents through electronic filing systems while ensuring accuracy and compliance with deadlines
  • Transcribe dictated material and convert attorney notes into clear legal correspondence, pleadings, and other case documents
  • Maintain calendars, track court dates and filing deadlines, and coordinate scheduling to support active litigation matters
  • Organize case files, manage document filing, and keep records updated for efficient access and matter progression
  • Assist with a high volume of administrative tasks while prioritizing urgent requests and maintaining attention to detail
  • Support litigation workflow across complex disputes, insurance defense matters, and cases involving commercial property management clients

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a paralegal or legal assistant role within a litigation-focused legal environment
  • Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures, including court filings and electronic filing practices
  • Demonstrated ability to manage calendars, deadlines, and multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in dictation, transcription, and preparing legal documents with a high degree of accuracy
  • Familiarity with workers' compensation matters and defense-side legal support is strongly preferred
  • Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced office setting
  • Ability to handle confidential information professionally and work independently while supporting attorney needs

Nice to have

Experience with NetDocuments preferred

What we offer

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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