Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and proofread pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings
• Handle  state and federal e‐filing in accordance with court rules
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files, including docketing deadlines
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and experts
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders
• Support billing processes, including time entry and expense tracking
• Perform general administrative tasks such as dictation, mail processing, and document formatting

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant in  litigation defense
• Strong understanding of civil litigation procedures and court filing requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Excellent proofreading, formatting, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with minimal supervision
• Professional communication skills and a client‐service mindset