Legal Assistant - Plaintiff's Civil Litigation

Trustpoint.One is pleased to partner with a busy and respected plaintiff's catastrophic injury law firm in Center City, Philadelphia to find an experienced Legal Assistant . This position will support a shareholder who specializes in personal injury litigation, product liability, and medical malpractice cases, working closely with both the attorney and their paralegal. The firm is seeking a direct hire but is open to a temporary arrangement for the right candidate. This is a fully on-site role with an immediate start.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Legal Assistant with 5+ years of experience to assist during all phases of the litigation process, including legal intake, document preparation, calendaring court events, and managing filings. Knowledge of Philadelphia court rules and filing procedures is essential ; experience with New Jersey filing is a plus. This is a high-energy, mission-driven team dedicated to providing strong legal representation to clients who are seriously injured and deeply in need of advocacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial client intakes and assist with investigations and case assessments
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and all court-related documents in accordance with PA (and optionally NJ) court procedures
• Keep all court dates, statutes, and appointments accurately calendared
• Maintain, organize, and index legal files and records
• Gather and organize medical records for review and downloading
• Provide trial preparation support and act as an integral member of a small litigation team

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation
• Familiarity with PA and Philadelphia court rules is required; NJ experience is a strong plus
• Extensive understanding of service procedures, motions, discovery, and trial documentation
• Proficiency in case management systems and legal software
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and a dependable team player
• Dictaphone experience is a plus

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.

Why This Legal Assistant Role is Unique:

• You'll work directly with a senior attorney and dedicated paralegal in a close-knit, high-performing team
• The work is meaningful-every case impacts real lives, and every client needs strong representation
• We value integrity, diligence, loyalty, and a desire to grow
• Convenient Center City location close to transit
• Competitive compensation based on experience

To Apply:

Please submit your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. This Legal Assistant role is an immediate need-candidates available to start quickly are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 -$75,000.00 annual, commensurate with experience

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• civil litigation legal assistant: 5 years (Required)
• Philadelphia court rules and filing procedures: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute

• Philadelphia, PA 19103 (Required)

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations
• Work is generally performed sitting, talking, hearing, and typing
• This is a high-volume screen-based role, requiring constant, prolonged computer usage, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, managing visual content, and attending virtual meetings
• Visual acuity required for computer use, data analysis, and extended reading
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry items weighting up to 30 pounds

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Client Specific Requirements Notice

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Pay Transparency Notice

Pursuant to applicable law, this position includes a good-faith salary or hourly range at the time of posting. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and business needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Trustpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.