Legal Assistant - Plaintiff Litigation

Legal Assistant

Plaintiff Trial firm is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to support our plaintiff personal injury team. This role works closely with Attorneys, a Senior Legal Assistant, and other team members to ensure efficient operations and high-quality client service in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage busy calendars and coordinate meetings, travel, and events
• E-file documents in state and federal courts and maintain accurate docketing of deadlines
• Prepare, revise, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and memoranda
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and conference calls
• Assist with trial preparation, including preparing hearing notebooks
• Process expense reports and handle administrative tasks as needed
• Screen and manage telephone communications professionally
• Collaborate with other Legal Assistants and team members to meet firm and client needs
• Organize and prioritize workload to support team efficiency and deadlines
• Adhere to firm policies, including confidentiality, attendance, and professional standards

Qualifications:

• Experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation with knowledge of court procedures, deadlines, and requirements in state and federal courts
• Proficiency in e-filing, docketing, and trial preparation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to anticipate needs, make sound decisions, and work independently
• Flexible and able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Willingness to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed