Legal Administrative Assistant (Litigation)

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join its litigation practice. This individual will work as part of a collaborative administrative team supporting Partners and Associate Attorneys with a wide range of litigation and administrative responsibilities. This is a full-time, hybrid position (2 days on site) working 40 hours per week and offering a comprehensive benefits package. Responsibilities The Litigation Assistant will: Prepare, organize, index, and manage litigation-related documents, electronic court filings, evidence, and case materials. Assist with large and complex discovery projects. Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, meetings, court dates, and other scheduling requirements. Draft, prepare, and review professional correspondence and legal documents. Review preliminary invoices and assist with billing-related activities. Coordinate meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements. Handle incoming calls and serve as a professional point of contact for internal and external clients. Assist with new case intake and the organization of new matter files. Maintain electronic and paper filing and record-tracking systems. Work collaboratively with attorneys and administrative staff to provide responsive and high-quality support. Perform additional administrative and litigation support responsibilities as needed. Qualifications The ideal candidate will have: 5+ years of legal administrative experience supporting a litigation practice, preferably within a law firm or corporate legal department. Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court filings, legal terminology, protocols, and deadlines. An Associate Degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant professional experience. Experience with professional services or legal billing systems. Experience with document management systems and document management best practices. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Excellent calendaring, scheduling, organizational, and time-management skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. The ability to support multiple attorneys and effectively prioritize competing assignments and deadlines. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The ability to research, gather, organize, and present information from multiple sources. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. A professional demeanor and the ability to interact effectively with attorneys, clients, staff, courts, and outside parties. The ability to exercise discretion and maintain strict attorney-client confidentiality. Experience with ProLaw and/or eDiscovery platforms is a plus . #J-18808-Ljbffr