Litigation Secretary -- DIRECT HIRE

Consilio’s Direct Hire Division is seeking Litigation Legal Assistants in Washington, DC for several AmLaw Firms (Hybrid | Up to $100K DOE)

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and format litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence.
• Create and update Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC) using advanced Word features.
• Assist with e‑filing in federal and state courts, ensuring compliance with local rules and deadlines.
• Organize and maintain case files, both electronic and physical, in accordance with firm protocols.
• Support deposition, hearing, and trial preparation, including binder creation, exhibit management, and logistics coordination.
• Manage complex attorney calendars, schedule meetings, coordinate conference calls, and ensure deadlines and court dates are tracked accurately.
• Arrange domestic and occasional international travel, including flights, hotels, transportation, and detailed itineraries.
• Prepare and reconcile attorney expense reports and assist with time entry and billing review.
• Screen and route communications, manage attorney inboxes, and ensure timely follow‑up on action items.
• Maintain and update attorney contacts, mailing lists, and CRM entries.
• Assist with matter openings, conflicts checks, and client‑matter intake procedures.
• Coordinate meeting logistics, including conference room reservations, catering, technology needs, and document preparation.
• Proofread and redline documents for accuracy, grammar, formatting, and consistency.
• Provide general administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations within the litigation team.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of litigation legal assistant or litigation administrative experience in a law firm environment
• AmLaw experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, including Styles, TOA/TOC creation, and complex formatting.
• Experience with federal and state court e‑filing systems (CM/ECF, local portals).
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Experience with document management systems, time entry, billing, and CRM tools preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

ELS Consilio Direct Hire Division staffs’ positions for Consilio clients and does not staff for internal corporate positions Consilio.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.