Litigation Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming correspondence by reviewing, scanning, organizing, and directing documents to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Provide daily litigation and administrative support to attorneys, helping maintain smooth workflow across active matters.
• Cook up attorney calendars, monitor key case dates, and proactively track filing and litigation deadlines to reduce the risk of missed obligations.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize pleadings, motions, and other legal documents for submission.
• Handle service of legal documents and assemble filing materials, including draft shells, copies, and supporting case documents.
• Submit court filings in accordance with applicable state and federal rules, using legal technology platforms when needed.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure documents are properly stored, updated, and accessible for the legal team.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary supporting litigation matters.
• Prior exposure to civil litigation defense work, with openness to candidates from a range of practice areas.
• Working knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures and related deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to manage attorney calendars independently and follow up proactively on critical dates.
• Experience preparing pleadings and other litigation documents with strong formatting and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with serving legal documents and compiling filing packets accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency with calendar management and legal support tools, including experience with systems such as One Legal and Law Toolbox.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate brings hands-on civil litigation defense experience, exercises strong judgment around deadlines, and thrives in a collaborative office setting with room for growth.

Skills

• Legal research and analysis
• Document preparation and formatting
• Case management and calendaring
• Legal technology proficiency
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits
• Free online training
• Company 401(k) plan eligibility

Pay

Compensation and benefits will vary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This is a contract position.