Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is currently seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy team in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This role is well suited for someone who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, communicates effectively, and brings strong organizational judgment to litigation support work. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to case management, document preparation, and day-to-day coordination that helps attorneys and clients stay on track.

Responsibilities: • Draft, format, and revise a wide range of litigation materials, including correspondence, court filings, pleadings, motions, and related legal documents. • Support attorneys before and during trial by organizing materials, preparing case documents, and assisting with logistical needs as matters progress. • Arrange meetings, conference calls, and video sessions while helping maintain smooth communication among attorneys, clients, and internal teams. • Process administrative paperwork such as expense submissions, check requests, and other internal support documents with accuracy and timeliness. • Organize and maintain client records in both digital and paper formats to ensure files remain current, accessible, and properly managed. • Partner with office support staff on high-volume document projects, including reproduction, scanning, and distribution of case materials. • Handle intake and closure activities for legal matters, ensuring records are opened, updated, and finalized correctly. • Provide broader litigation support across the firm and take on additional administrative or case-related tasks as needed. • At least 2 years of experience in an assistant role, ideally within a law firm or litigation-focused legal environment. • High school diploma or equivalent required; additional college education is preferred. • Working knowledge of legal vocabulary as well as state and federal court procedures. • Experience with electronic court filing and civil or complex litigation support is preferred. • Strong written and verbal communication skills with careful attention to detail and organization. • Ability to manage competing priorities, handle confidential information, and perform effectively in a fast-paced setting. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, and document management platforms; experience with iManage is preferred. • Familiarity with tools and formatting functions such as redlining, track changes, tables of authorities, and tables of contents is preferred.