Legal Assistant

Overview The firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its dynamic and fast-paced litigation team. This role supports complex defense litigation matters and ensures seamless case management and client service. Responsibilities Manage all aspects of case administration, including case openings, conflict checks, file maintenance, and records management Maintain strong working knowledge of Federal and State court rules and procedures Assist with calculating and tracking litigation deadlines Coordinate and schedule hearings, depositions, and attorney calendars with precision and attention to detail Draft, revise, and proofread legal correspondence, pleadings, and other documents with a high degree of accuracy Support billing processes, including entering and editing time narratives, tracking billable activities, and assisting with the preparation and delivery of client invoices (electronic and paper formats) Track firm, attorney, and client expenses, and process reimbursements and payments using internal systems Maintain and organize both electronic and physical case files in accordance with firm standards Manage incoming and outgoing mail and correspondence; answer, screen, and direct telephone calls and emails professionally Collaborate with multiple attorneys to ensure workflow is managed efficiently across competing priorities Perform additional administrative and litigation support duties Qualifications Minimum of 5+ years of experience supporting litigation attorneys/practice groups and in a law firm setting. Solid experience specifically assisting attorneys throughout civil defense litigation. Strong knowledge of Federal and State court procedures, including deadline calculation and filing requirements. Demonstrated experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced setting. Experience with law firm case management and billing systems required; familiarity with iManage, SmartTime, and Aderant strongly preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr