Legal Assistant- Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

A top law firm client is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Atlanta office. This role supports a busy, high-volume litigation team and requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to keep pace in a fast-moving environment.

We are open to candidates with approximately 2–4+ years of experience , with flexibility for more seasoned professionals. Products liability litigation experience is a plus , but prior experience supporting a busy litigation practice is required .

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to litigation attorneys and paralegals
• Open new matters, run conflict checks, and assist with time entry and billing tasks
• Manage deadlines and proactively track litigation schedules
• Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents
• Handle e-filing in state and federal courts
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and internal teams
• Maintain case files in document management systems and ensure proper organization
• Process mail, filings, reimbursements, and client-related administrative tasks
• Support client communications, scheduling, and general case coordination

Qualifications:

• 2–4+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm or legal environment (more experience welcome)
• Experience supporting a high-volume, fast-paced litigation practice required
• Products liability experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of litigation processes and court operations
• Familiarity with reading pleadings and legal documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Experience with tools such as iManage, InTapp, Kofax/Nuance, DocuSign, or similar platforms strongly preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to work occasional extended hours as case demands require