Litigation Legal Assistant

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys and paralegals
• assist other practice groups as needed
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, court personnel, and internal staff via phone, email, and in person
• Coordinate meetings, conferences, and scheduling arrangements
• Prepare, format, edit, and proofread correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents
• Draft routine litigation-related documents and filings under attorney direction
• Electronically file documents with courts and maintain awareness of filing requirements and deadlines
• Monitor and track key dates and deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Manage case files, including opening, maintaining, organizing, and closing physical and electronic records
• Process invoices, expense reimbursements, and other administrative requests
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, emails, and document distribution
• Transcribe dictated material when required
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm information

• Five or more years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm or comparable legal environment
• Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and work with complex legal documents, including pleadings and court filings
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize effectively
• Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy
• Knowledge of litigation procedures, court systems, and legal terminology
• Ability to review and identify pleadings and other litigation-related documents
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Clear, concise, and professional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, apply common sense, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet business demands

Experience with document management, billing, and transcription software preferred