Job description
Legal Assistant – Litigation
Pay: $46.15–$47.80/hr + annual bonus potential
Schedule: Mon–Fri, 35 hrs/week (flexible 8–4 or 9–5)
Type: Full-time, Direct Hire
Location: Hybrid – 1 remote day/week
Benefits: Full benefits + 401(k)
Position Overview
The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys in a professional law firm environment. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and recent experience in civil or commercial litigation.
Responsibilities
- Utilize software and internet-based applications to produce legal documents, correspondence, and court filings
- Maintain attorney files and calendars (Outlook)
- Communicate with clients and other parties by email and phone
- Maintain the attorney contact database
- Prepare and send attorney bills and statements
- Assist with front desk operations when needed
- Perform other administrative duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of recent experience as a Legal Assistant in civil or commercial litigation
- Proficiency in Outlook, Word, Adobe, and Zoom (Excel and PowerPoint a plus)
- Experience with document management systems (e.g., NetDocuments or similar)
- Familiarity with local litigation rules and procedures (e.g., Rule 9A)
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented, professional, and capable of handling multiple priorities
- Experience with ECF filing and supporting multiple attorneys simultaneously
- A positive, team-oriented attitude
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
