Litigation Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings, and court appearances
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents
• File documents in state and federal courts using electronic filing systems
• Maintain and organize case files, records, and litigation documents
• Coordinate new matter intake, conflict checks, and engagement documentation
• Manage attorney time entry, billing support, and e-billing submissions
• Coordinate depositions, travel arrangements, meetings, and video conferences
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors regarding case-related matters

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of legal assistant experience; defense litigation experience required
• State and federal court e-filing experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience preparing and formatting litigation documents, pleadings, and discovery
• Experience with legal billing, time entry, and e-billing platforms
• Experience with document management and case management systems
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred