Litigation Legal Assistant – Defense

LHH is assisting a litigation-centric law firm in hiring a highly skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to support a team of three attorneys. This is a full-time, in-office legal assistant position.

Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Salary: $60,000 - $80,0000

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• Draft, transcribe, and finalize legal documents, court pleadings, and litigation correspondence.

• Open and organize new case files, conduct conflict checks, and maintain litigation profiles.

• Prepare and e-file court filings (e.g., Appearances, Answers, Motions) in state and federal courts.

• Manage litigation calendars: track trial dates, depositions, arbitrations, and court deadlines.

• Handle incoming legal mail, time entry, vendor invoice processing, and expense reporting.

• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements and maintain attorney calendars.

• Review and edit prebills in compliance with client billing guidelines.

✅ Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant or legal secretary in a defense law firm.

• Proven trial preparation and courtroom support experience.

• Strong knowledge of civil procedure, court rules, and legal terminology.

• Experience supporting depositions, oral arguments, and trial teams.

• Proficiency in iManage, Prolaw, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple litigation files.

• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.

💼 Why Apply?

• Join a respected defense litigation team with a collaborative and inclusive culture.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Life and long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance