Legal Assistant – Litigation

Legal Assistant – Litigation
Pay: $46.15–$47.80/hr + annual bonus potentialSchedule: Mon–Fri, 35 hrs/week (flexible 8–4 or 9–5)Type: Full-time, Direct HireLocation: Hybrid – 1 remote day/weekBenefits: 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