Legal Assistant-Litigation Defense

Salary commensurate with experience.

Overview

Gallagher Sharp is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Toledo office. This position provides critical support to attorneys handling a variety of litigation matters.

The ideal candidate will have prior litigation experience, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role is essential to maintaining efficient case management, meeting court deadlines, and providing outstanding support to our attorneys and clients.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare, format, proofread, and file legal documents, correspondence, and court filings

· Manage attorney calendars, monitor court deadlines, and coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings

· Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files

· Coordinate communications with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, vendors, and other third parties

· Manage state and federal court e-filings and service of documents

· Organize and maintain pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, and exhibits

· Assist with trial and hearing logistics, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and document organization

· Track case deadlines and ensure timely completion of filings and other litigation support activities

· Prepare routine correspondence and administrative documents under attorney direction

· Provide general administrative and litigation support to attorneys and legal staff

· Ensure compliance with court rules, filing requirements, and internal procedures

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a litigation environment
• Experience supporting insurance defense or civil litigation practices preferred
• Knowledge of Ohio and Michigan court rules, procedures, and e-filing systems required
• Proficiency with document management and case management systems, including iManage or similar platforms
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent organizational, communication, and proofreading skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

About Gallagher Sharp

Gallagher Sharp is a litigation defense firm with more than 100 years of experience representing clients in insurance defense, transportation and trucking, maritime law, professional liability, and general litigation matters. With offices across Ohio and Michigan, we provide strategic counsel and courtroom advocacy in complex and high-stakes matters.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Litigation: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Toledo, OH 43604 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000