Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant is needed for friendly, laid back and busy firm! Firm offers 2 days work from home, top benefits (medical dental and vision), and "festive" Fridays.
Firm is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys in fast-paced law firm or corporate legal department environments. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex litigation matters, outstanding organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys with all phases of commercial litigation, including case management, discovery, filing, and trial preparation.
- Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and correspondence.
- Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and hard copy, ensuring documents are appropriately filed and easily accessible.
- Manage calendars for attorneys, including scheduling depositions, hearings, court appearances, and deadlines.
- Prepare trial notebooks and exhibit lists; coordinate the logistics of document production.
- Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review.
- File court documents electronically and in-person, ensuring compliance with jurisdictional rules.
- Liaise with clients, courts, witnesses, and expert consultants as directed.
- Track and process billing and expense reports as needed.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a litigation legal assistant (commercial litigation experience preferred).
- Proficiency with legal research tools, document management systems, and court filing procedures.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Familiarity with federal and state court rules and procedures.
- High attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow within the legal field while supporting a collaborative team. If you are motivated and ready to contribute to important legal work, we encourage you to apply.
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If you are interested in this role, please send your resume ASAP DIRECTLY to claire . marshall and chinetta . foster @ roberthalf . com
