Litigation Legal Assistant

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search, a Hispanic Women Owned & Operated National Recruiting Firm stands at the forefront of innovation and excellence. Led by a visionary team with a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, our firm is dedicated to identifying and attracting top talent across the nation. With a unique blend of cultural insight and professional expertise, we pride ourselves on creating an environment that fosters success for both employers and candidate

Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant to join a dynamic and growing legal team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong litigation background and be comfortable managing the day-to-day demands of a busy litigation practice. While the primary focus of this position is litigation support, the candidate will also assist attorneys with land use, zoning, environmental, and local government matters as needed.
Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys engaged in litigation matters.
• Prepare, revise, and format pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate and manage litigation deadlines, court filings, and attorney calendars.
• Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings.
• Maintain case files and assist with case management.
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors.
• Assist with document preparation and administrative support for land use and zoning matters when necessary.
• Coordinate and manage project workflows for zoning and land use matters, including permitting, agency submissions, and tracking deadlines to support attorneys' practices and project management needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 + years of experience as a Litigation Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant.
• Thorough knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and electronic filing systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and calendar management.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and exceptional attention to detail.
• Experience with state and federal court filings preferred.
• Experience in land use, zoning, environmental, or local government law is a plus, but not required.

Our Client offers:

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Supportive, collaborative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to work on complex litigation matters alongside experienced legal professionals.
• Long-term growth and career advancement opportunities.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and become part of a growing litigation, land use, and zoning practice supporting sophisticated legal matters and high-profile projects.