LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT

New position for a Litigation Legal Assistant at one of our established clients. If you have administrative or paralegal experience this is a GREAT opportunity. This is a direct hire position with an excellent compensation package. A successful candidate would already have worked a minimum of three years in a fast-paced firm focused on litigation matters.  After 90 days, partial hybrid schedule to allow working from home.

Position Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in a prestigious law firm specializing in general litigation, torts experience preferable
• Ability to draft correspondence to judges, attorneys, expert witnesses, etc.
• Docket deadlines.
• Format pleadings and correspondence.
• Schedule depositions, hearings, conference calls.
• E-File documents in State and Federal Courts.
• Assist with document management and file organization.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the area of litigation in a law office.
• Knowledge with State/Federal court filings.
• High proficiency in MS Suite, Word and Outlook
• Ability to think and act independently.
• Articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Compensation:

• Excellent salary 75K to 85K based on experience
• Benefits Included (medical, 401K, dental, vacation, wellness time off, etc.)

Job Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

• Previous experience as a legal assistant or other legal field
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Deadline and detail-oriented