Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Shulman Rogers seeks a Commercial Litigation Administrative Assistant to join its Litigation Department in the Firm's Potomac office. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys specializing in complex commercial litigation. Handle electronic filing (e-filing) and service of court documents in Maryland, DC and Virginia state and federal courts. Prior experience with Virginia courts is required. Type and proofread legal documents, including all types of pleadings and correspondence. Manage and organize case files, ensuring all relevant documents, including discovery, are properly filed and easily accessible. Coordinate with clients, court personnel, and other parties involved in litigation. Maintain digital and physical files. Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and other appointments. Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, litigation dates and reminders. Qualifications and Skills: 5+ years of assistant/secretarial or administrative support experience in litigation department/practice. E-filing of pleadings in both state and federal courts in Maryland, DC and Virginia. A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Proficient in technology, Microsoft Office (and in particular expertise in Microsoft Word) and document management software (experience in iManage beneficial), and able to effectively use other litigation software. Ability to work in fast paced litigation environment This position is full-time in office. Shulman Rogers offers excellent long-term career opportunities and full benefits.

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