Legal Assistant

A leading **AM200 business law firm** has an opening for a **Litigation Legal Assistant** to provide high-level administrative, operational, and document management support to a team of litigation attorneys. This role plays a key part in maintaining efficient case workflows, managing court filings, coordinating calendars, and handling sensitive matter communications with discretion in a fast-paced environment. Schedule: 4 days in-office, 1 day remote Salary: 85k-95k **Responsibilities** * **Legal Document Preparation:** Draft, format, edit, and proofread litigation filings, pleadings, discovery responses, and general correspondence. * **Court Filings & Deadlines:** Manage electronic court filings **(e-filing)** in compliance with **local, state, and federal rules** and procedural guidelines. Track, monitor, and enforce critical litigation deadlines and court appearances. * **Case & Schedule Coordination:** Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling depositions, court dates, client meetings, witness interviews, and court reporter logistics. * **Communication & Liaison:** Serve as a primary administrative contact for clients, opposing counsel, judicial personnel, and third-party vendors. * **Administrative & Billing Operations:** Process expense tracking, assist with billing records, maintain case files, and manage ad-hoc office support tasks as needed. **Required Qualifications** * **Experience:** 5+ years of litigation support experience, preferably managing workloads for multiple attorneys within a mid-to-large law firm or corporate legal setting. * **Education:** High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. * **Technical Proficiency:** * Advanced command of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). * Hands-on proficiency with document management software, such as iManage. * Comprehensive understanding of litigation terminology, court procedures, and legal formatting. *The firm is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package offered (including health coverage, 401(k), and profit sharing).*