Litigation Legal Assistants

Job Description

Job Description

LHH is actively recruiting talented legal professionals for ongoing temporary and contract Litigation Legal Assistant opportunities with respected law firms and corporate legal departments. If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys supporting complex litigation matters, apply now.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities and Duties

Document Preparation and Management

• Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and related correspondence.
• File documents with courts and ensure compliance with filing requirements and deadlines.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.

Case Management

• Assist in managing case calendars and attorney schedules.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of legal documents.
• Coordinate exhibits, evidence, and materials for trials, hearings, and depositions.

Client and Witness Coordination

• Communicate with clients regarding case updates, meetings, and document requests.
• Schedule witness interviews, depositions, and related proceedings.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications and Skills

• Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, preferably supporting litigation practices.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation documents.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal research tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

Pay Details: $50.00 to $75.00 per hour

Search managed by: Amanda Falwell

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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