Legal Assistant - Litigation

Litigation Legal Assistant

I'm partnering with a highly respected, long-established law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support its busy Commercial/Business Litigation and Labor & Employment practices. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team and play a key role in managing sophisticated, fast-paced litigation matters.

The Opportunity: You'll support a team of attorneys handling complex litigation with active dockets and demanding timelines. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-moving environment and enjoys being deeply involved in all phases of litigation.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and prioritize multiple litigation matters with complex dockets
• Maintain attorney calendars and ensure adherence to case schedules (including motion confirmations and deadlines)
• Coordinate and assist with discovery production
• Support preparation for filings, mediations, settlement discussions, and trial
• Assist with heavy motions practice, including organizing and compiling materials
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, and court personnel as needed

What We're Looking For:

• 4+ years of experience in a litigation support role (law firm environment preferred)
• Strong experience managing complex litigation dockets and deadlines
• Familiarity with all stages of litigation, including discovery, motions, and trial prep
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills
• High level of attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) contribution up to 4% of your voluntary contribution
• Fully paid transit pass or parking subsidy
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Opportunity to achieve objective and subjective monthly and annual bonuses

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.