Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm to recruit an experienced litigation legal assistant. This full time position is ideal for a highly organized legal professional with experience supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process. The role will provide comprehensive administrative and case support while managing court filings, calendars, legal documents, client communications, and critical deadlines in a fast paced law firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling a variety of matters

• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, correspondence, and other legal documents

• Coordinate electronic filings with state and federal courts

• Maintain attorney calendars and track court dates, filing deadlines, depositions, hearings, meetings, and other important events

• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, client meetings, and conference calls

• Assist with discovery including document organization, production, and preparation of responses

• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files

• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and other parties regarding case related matters

• Prepare materials for depositions, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation including exhibits, witness materials, notebooks, and case documents

• Manage attorney time entry, billing support, expense reports, and other administrative tasks

• Monitor active matters and provide timely follow up regarding outstanding documents, deadlines, and assignments

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a litigation legal assistant or legal secretary within a law firm environment

• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and legal terminology

• Experience preparing and formatting pleadings, discovery materials, motions, and other litigation documents

• Familiarity with state and federal electronic filing systems and court procedures

• Excellent proofreading skills and exceptional attention to detail

• Strong calendar management and deadline tracking abilities

• Ability to manage multiple attorneys, cases, and competing priorities in a fast paced environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems

• Experience with billing, time entry, and law firm administrative processes

• Strong client service skills and professional judgment

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal support professionals

• Professionalism and discretion when handling confidential client and case information


This posting is a representative sample of the types of roles we typically place with our clients.
Benefits:
Depending on the specific client, location, and role, the benefits may include PTO, medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan or a non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Additionally, you may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance.

Pay Details: $50,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Search managed by: R. Caleb Doyle

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