Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
• Draft, format, and file legal documents, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings; coordinate with clients and court personnel.
• Maintain case files and electronic records in an organized and timely manner.
• Manage deadlines, court calendars, and e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and vendors.

Trial Preparation

• Prepare for trials and other legal proceedings as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in insurance defense or civil litigation required (+2 years).
• Filing experience in both State and Federal (required).
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures, court rules, and e-filing systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management software (iManage or similar preferred).
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment.