Litigation Legal Assistant

About the role

Our client is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy team in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The role is well suited for someone who thrives in a deadline‑driven environment, communicates effectively, and brings strong organizational judgment to litigation support work. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to case management, document preparation, and day‑to‑day coordination that helps attorneys and clients stay on track.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, and revise a wide range of litigation materials, including correspondence, court filings, pleadings, motions, and related legal documents.
• Support attorneys before and during trial by organizing materials, preparing case documents, and assisting with logistical needs as matters progress.
• Arrange meetings, conference calls, and video sessions while helping maintain smooth communication among attorneys, clients, and internal teams.
• Process administrative paperwork such as expense submissions, check requests, and other internal support documents with accuracy and timeliness.
• Organize and maintain client records in both digital and paper formats to ensure files remain current, accessible, and properly managed.
• Partner with office support staff on high‑volume document projects, including reproduction, scanning, and distribution of case materials.
• Handle intake and closure activities for legal matters, ensuring records are opened, updated, and finalized correctly.
• Provide broader litigation support across the firm and take on additional administrative or case‑related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in an assistant role, ideally within a law firm or litigation‑focused legal environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional college education is preferred.
• Working knowledge of legal vocabulary as well as state and federal court procedures.
• Experience with electronic court filing and civil or complex litigation support is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with careful attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, handle confidential information, and perform effectively in a fast‑paced setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, and document management platforms; experience with iManage is preferred.
• Familiarity with tools and formatting functions such as redlining, track changes, tables of authorities, and tables of contents is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life & disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals.
• Eligibility to enroll in a company 401(k) plan.
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation, and free online training through Robert Half.
• Option to use the Robert Half app for 1‑tap apply, AI‑matched job notifications, and more.