Litigation Legal Assistant

A growing Pittsburgh litigation boutique focused on complex consumer and class action matters, is seeking a

Legal Practice Assistant

to join its team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a full-time, in-office opportunity for an experienced litigation support professional who knows court filings, takes ownership of their work, and wants to become a key part of a close-knit firm handling sophisticated cases. **This is an onsite role; not flexible on that What You'll Do as the Legal Practice Assistant: Support attorneys across active litigation matters, with a primary focus on consumer and class action cases Prepare, organize, proofread, format, and finalize legal documents and correspondence Complete electronic court filings accurately and on deadline Assist with state and federal court filings, including matters outside Pennsylvania as needed Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and litigation-related documentation Coordinate with attorneys to keep matters moving and ensure important deadlines and follow-ups do not fall through the cracks Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support in a small-firm environment where initiative and reliability matter Learn firm-specific procedures and jurisdictional requirements, including California-related matters Must-Haves as the Legal Practice Assistant: At least 2 years of litigation legal assistant, legal secretary, or comparable litigation support experience Hands-on experience completing electronic court filings Strong computer skills and confidence learning new systems and filing procedures Excellent grammar, proofreading, formatting, and written communication skills Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines accurately A dependable work history and demonstrated commitment to previous employers A self-directed working style with the willingness to ask questions, learn, and take ownership Interest in working in a smaller law firm where teamwork, professionalism, and individual contributions are highly visible Ability to work in the Pittsburgh office Monday through Friday Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Practice Assistant: Federal court filing experience Experience supporting class action, consumer protection, complex civil litigation, or plaintiff-side litigation Familiarity with federal PACER/ECF filing procedures Experience supporting cases across multiple jurisdictions Exposure to New York court matters or filings Experience in a boutique or small-firm environment This Role Offers: $60,000-$75,000 base salary, depending on experience Monday-Friday schedule, generally 9:00 am-5:30 pm with a one-hour lunch Employer-paid employee medical coverage through a high-deductible health plan with an HSA Dental coverage with the firm paying 75% of the premium Vision coverage with the firm paying 75% of the premium Firm-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) plan eligibility after one year of service, including a mandatory 3% employer safe harbor contribution following eligibility A private office in an attractive professional office environment A quiet, respectful, team-oriented culture where people work well together The resources to work remotely when occasional circumstances require it, such as medical appointments or severe weather Exposure to sophisticated litigation and the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding firm