Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote) Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: Hourly (based on experience) Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package


Position Summary


We are seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant with a minimum of three (3) years of litigation experience to join our growing legal team. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while providing exceptional support to attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.


Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout the litigation process.
• Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, subpoenas, and other legal documents.
• File documents electronically in state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, meetings, and deadlines.
• Monitor and calculate litigation deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules.
• Coordinate service of process and manage case files from inception through trial.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with discovery, including document production and preparation of responses.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, witness files, and other trial-related materials.
• Perform additional administrative and legal support duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation legal assistant experience required.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures.
• Experience with litigation calendaring and case management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) and legal case management/document management software.
• Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to client service and confidentiality.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay, commensurate with experience.
• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote .
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contribution or match (if applicable).
• Life and disability insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

We are looking for a dependable and proactive legal professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality work in support of a busy litigation practice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.