Legal Assistant - Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Skinner Law Firm is a fast‑paced, client‑focused plaintiffs’ law firm seeking a highly organized Litigation Legal Assistant to support multiple attorneys in our Consumer Rights Litigation Department . This role is essential to ensuring seamless scheduling, reliable communication, and professional coordination with clients, courts, and legal service providers.

Success in this position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to anticipate needs in a busy litigation environment. If this sounds like something you can really excel at, please submit your resume and cover letter today.

$18 hourly

Scheduling & Coordination 

• Schedule and coordinate attorney calendars, including depositions, mediations, and client preparation sessions. 
• Reserve conference rooms and send timely confirmation and reminder emails. 
• Identify and flag scheduling conflicts or deadline‑related issues.
• Arrange travel accommodations, including transportation and lodging.

Communication & Client Interaction 

• Serve as a reliable point of contact for logistics and case‑related updates.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other case-related contacts.

Administrative & Case Support 

• Scan, copy, and enter data to manage digital case files. 
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems. 
• Prepare cover letters and simple form correspondence. 
• Maintain communication records.

Growth Opportunities 

• Trial preparation logistics (binders, exhibits, subpoenas). 
• Draft routine discovery scheduling notices or subpoenas. 
• Update internal calendars and docketing systems. 
• Support compliance with court scheduling orders and pre‑trial requirements. 

What Success Looks Like

• Maintain accurate and conflict‑free scheduling. 
• Proactive communication. 
• Well‑maintained filing systems and reliable deadline tracking. 

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication. 
• Tech‑savvy and capable of learning new systems. 
• Able to work independently.
• Able to anticipate attorneys' needs.

Skills & Experience (preferred but not required)

• Experience in a legal office. 
• Familiarity with litigation processes. 
• Experience with Calendly and Filevine. 

Skinner Accident and Injury Lawyers is an established and growing law firm that has earned the trust and respect of the community it has served for nearly 50 years. Our attorneys are currently licensed in DC, IL, MD, NY, VA & WV, and we represent individuals for Auto Accidents, Consumer Protection, Bad Faith Insurance, Personal Injury, Products Liability, and Wrongful Death cases.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and case results
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401(k)
• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities
• Opportunity to build and grow your practice within an established, expanding firm

Skinner Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.