Litigation Legal Assistant

We are a top-rated litigation firm with 6 offices nationwide.

Medical/Dental/Vision
401k
Life insurance
Short and Long term disability insurance
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Flexible hybrid in-office/remote work schedule
Non-exempt/OT eligible

Job Details:

As a TEMP-TO-HIRE Litigation Legal Assistant, you will play a critical role in our dynamic legal team, supporting our attorneys in a high-stakes litigation environment. This position offers the opportunity to engage in challenging work, directly contribute to case outcomes, and interact with a diverse group of professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Draft, proofread, and edit a variety of legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and correspondence.
• Manage and organize case files, including scanning and copying documents, efiling, and ensuring all case documents are easily accessible to attorneys.
• Coordinate and manage attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, court dates, and deadlines.
• Liaise with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and witnesses to coordinate depositions, meetings, and court appearances.
• Perform administrative duties, such as answering phone calls and managing attorney correspondence.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant, legal administrative assistant, or similar role within a law firm.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Strong knowledge of legal document formats and court filing procedures.
• Demonstrated experience with efiling and calendaring deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage large amounts of data and paperwork.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Candidates must be open to temp-to-hire.