Litigation Legal Assistant

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Using legal software and web-based tools to prepare legal documents, correspondence, and court filings.
• Organizing and maintaining attorney files and records.
• Communicating with clients and other parties via email and telephone.
• Managing attorney calendars through Microsoft Outlook.
• Maintaining and updating attorney client and contact databases.
• Distributing attorney billing statements and invoices.
• Providing limited support for front desk functions as needed.
• Performing additional administrative tasks as required.

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of five (5) years of recent experience as a legal assistant in civil and/or commercial litigation.
• Strong technical skills, including proficiency with Outlook and Outlook Calendar, Microsoft Word, Adobe, and Zoom; familiarity with Excel and PowerPoint is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with a document management system such as NetDocuments or a similar platform.
• Working knowledge of local litigation rules and procedures (including Rule 9A), with the ability to prepare compliant legal filings.
• Professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with a willingness to assist as needed.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, along with solid organizational and planning abilities.
• Familiarity with litigation-related legal terminology.
• Experience with electronic court filings (ECF).
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Proven experience providing dedicated support to multiple attorneys simultaneously.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

Competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.