What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant position at Mission Staffing?
Our client seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join the litigation department. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, with a focus on case preparation, document management, and client coordination.
Responsibilities:
- Support commercial and real estate litigation attorneys from pre-litigation and all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and filing documents in state and federal court
- Draft and prepare legal documents, including predicate notices, pleadings, and correspondence
- Gather, review, and organize voluminous documents and information
- Maintain and manage electronic case files
- Track deadlines and maintain litigation calendars
- Serve as a liaison with clients, courts, and external parties
- Coordinate scheduling of meetings, court appearances, and depositions
- Perform general administrative tasks, including document filing, data entry, word proceeding, and file organization
Qualifications:
- Prior experience in litigation support, preferably in commercial and real estate litigation
- Strong understanding of litigation process and legal terminology, particularly in real estate litigation matters
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proofreading and cite-checking
- Exceptional organizational skills to manage many cases and timely meet deadlines
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and Relativity
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000
