Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant

Washington, DC (Fully On-Site)

A respected law firm in Washington, DC is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy commercial litigation practice. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys on complex matters while managing litigation support, court filings, and day-to-day case administration.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling commercial disputes.
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and discovery materials.
• Coordinate and manage electronic court filings in Washington, DC courts; experience with Maryland and Virginia filings is highly preferred.
• Maintain case files, track deadlines, and monitor litigation calendars to ensure compliance with court requirements.
• Organize exhibits, deposition materials, trial binders, and other case-related documents.
• Assist with scheduling hearings, depositions, meetings, and client communications.
• Manage document production, filing, and records management throughout the litigation lifecycle.
• Handle attorney time entry, expense reporting, and other administrative functions as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation legal assistant experience within a law firm environment.
• Prior experience supporting commercial litigation attorneys is required.
• Strong hands-on experience with electronic filing procedures in Washington, DC courts.
• Knowledge of Maryland and Virginia court filing processes is a significant plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with federal court filings and litigation procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritize competing demands while maintaining accuracy.

This is a fully in-office position based in Washington, DC. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.