Litigation Legal Assistant

About the role

Addison Group is partnering with a well-established regional law firm seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy litigation practice. This firm specializes in complex litigation matters and offers a collaborative, flexible environment where team members have the opportunity to take ownership of their work and gain exposure to a variety of legal functions.

Job Description

This position is eligible for 401(k) matching up to 5%Medical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployer-paid life insuranceHealth savings accountPaid time off10 days of vacation to start, increasing with tenureSick time in accordance with applicable requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with day-to-day administrative and litigation-related tasks
• Prepare, format, and manage legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and internal materials
• Aid with court filings and tracking important deadlines
• Maintain attorney calendars, coordinate meetings, and manage scheduling needs
• Monitor incoming communications and provide proactive follow-up when needed
• Organize and maintain electronic files, records, and case documentation
• Assist with settlement-related administrative tasks, including learning basic calculations, fee breakdowns, and distribution processes
• Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, attorneys, and internal staff
• Utilize legal software systems and Microsoft Office tools to support workflow and document management

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal assistant experience within a law firm environment; 5+ years preferred
• Experience supporting litigation matters and working with legal documents, pleadings, and filings
• Ability to discuss prior litigation experience and describe involvement in case support
• Experience managing calendars, deadlines, and legal scheduling requirements
• Familiarity with legal software such as Law Toolbox or similar deadline management tools
• Experience with document management systems such as NetDocuments, Centerbase, or similar platforms
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Associate degree or college education preferred; equivalent legal experience will be considered

Additional Details

• Direct hire opportunity
• Full-time onsite position (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Support a small attorney team with a collaborative working style
• Opportunity to become a well-rounded contributor across multiple areas of legal operations
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the firm

Perks

• Work with a close-knit team in a professional but approachable environment
• Exposure to a variety of litigation matters and responsibilities
• Support a smaller attorney group compared to larger firms
• Certain workload with a focus on organization and efficiency

Equal Opportunity Employer

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.