Legal Assistant

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Legal Assistant to support our litigation team. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills and a solid understanding of legal processes including ediscovery. This role requires excellent communication abilities, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare correspondence, pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and supporting memoranda.
• Proofread and review documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Calculate and calendar litigation deadlines and court appearances.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, hearings, mediations, and client meetings.
• File documents electronically in both state and federal courts.
• Assist with document productions, including indexing, Bates labeling, and redactions.
• Maintain and organize case files in accordance with firm protocols.
• Support attorneys with billing review, time entry, and client billing processes.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of recent litigation support experience in a law firm (business litigation experience preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, rules, and terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with legal database and e-discovery platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing workloads.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a professional approach.
• Notary certification is a plus, but not required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person