Legal Assistant

Trustpoint.One is pleased to partner with a prestigious plaintiff’s catastrophic injury law firm in Philadelphia in their search for a highly skilled Civil Litigation Legal Assistant. This is a fully onsite role.

Civil Litigation Legal Assistant (5–10 Years’ Experience Required)

Anticipated Start Date: December 1, 2025 (or just after Thanksgiving)

A senior trial attorney/partner seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Legal Assistant to join a busy practice focused primarily on medical malpractice cases litigated in Pennsylvania (with some New Jersey matters). This position offers the chance to step into a critical support role as the current Legal Assistant retires after a long tenure with the firm. For the right candidate, there may be future advancement potential to a paralegal role.

Qualifications of the Legal Assistant:

• Experience: 5–10 years as a legal assistant in civil litigation (medical malpractice preferred).
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of Pennsylvania civil procedure and Philadelphia court rules/filing procedures; New Jersey filing experience a plus.
• Skills:
• Highly organized, able to manage 20 active litigation files and additional suspense files.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Case management and calendaring proficiency (Microsoft Word and Outlook).
• Ability to handle deadlines, trial preparation, and multitasking with precision.
• Personal Attributes: Motivated, mature, diligent, loyal, and a team player who values integrity and growth.

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant:

• Support senior litigation partner (and at times, a second partner) in all phases of litigation.
• Handle initial client intakes and case setup in electronic filing systems.
• Prepare, file, and serve pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial materials (e.g., Motions in Limine, Pretrial Conference Memoranda, Jury Instructions).
• Track and schedule depositions, discovery deadlines, expert reports, and court events.
• Maintain organized electronic and hard files for approximately 20 active litigation cases.
• Communicate with clients, medical experts, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate closely with a senior paralegal (30 years of experience) as part of the litigation team.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $65,000 - $85,000, commensurate with experience.
• Bonus: bonus opportunities.
• Benefits: 100% employer-paid medical insurance, life insurance, and disability coverage.
• Vacation: 2 weeks; 8 additional days provided.

Why Join This Firm?

The attorneys are leaders in the Philadelphia legal community and are deeply committed to helping clients in need. This is a rare opportunity to step into a respected firm with a long history of loyalty and dedication, and to work directly with a senior partner on high-impact catastrophic injury and medical malpractice cases.

If you are an experienced Civil Litigation Legal Assistant seeking a long-term role with growth potential in a supportive, mission-driven environment, we want to hear from you!

All candidates must be able to work at a computer screen for a sustained amount of time. Infrequent lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds.

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