Litigation Practice Assistant
GAINOR · Newark, NJ · Today
$32–$42/hrFull-time
About the Role
A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Practice Assistant to join the team on a temporary basis.
Who You Are
- A litigation practice assistant with 2+ years of experience supporting healthcare-related litigation, preferably FDA, biotech, or pharmaceutical matters
- Skilled in high-volume filing, eDiscovery, and Bates numbering
- Highly organized with strong time management, communication, and attention to detail
- Able to support multiple attorneys and manage competing deadlines
- Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management systems such as NetDocuments
What You'll Do
- Track deadlines and manage filings in compliance with local and federal court rules
- Prepare and format pleadings, discovery, and litigation correspondence under tight timelines
- Organize and maintain electronic and paper case files, including Bates stamping and indexing
- Open new matters by running conflict checks and preparing engagement documentation
- Set up client collaboration spaces in NetDocuments
- Manage attorney calendars and schedule meetings, mediations, and arbitrations
- Coordinate travel through Navan and submit expense reports
- Assist with billing, time entry, and Proforma review in 3E
- Collaborate with practice assistants across the office
What Success Looks Like
- Litigation deadlines are met without escalation or rework
- Attorneys trust you to manage priorities independently
- Case files are accurate, organized, and court-ready
- Administrative processes run smoothly during high-demand periods
Pay
Pay Rate Range: $32-42 per hour, based on experience
Schedule
Temporary, full-time, for approximately 6-8 months
Location
Newark, NJ – Hybrid