Legal Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. This position combines legal document production, court filing coordination, calendar management, and client matter support to keep daily operations running efficiently. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, careful attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining a thorough and confidential approach.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, format, edit, and finalize legal correspondence, pleadings, and other case-related materials for attorney review and filing.
• Submit and track electronic filings with state and federal courts, ensuring documents meet court rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
• Organize attorney schedules by arranging meetings, hearings, depositions, and other time-sensitive litigation events.
• Support the opening of new matters by assisting with intake steps, conflict review coordination, and preparation of engagement documentation.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records, keeping client and case files current, accessible, and well organized.
• Handle administrative support activities such as travel planning, expense processing, and general practice coordination.
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for attorneys, clients, and internal staff, providing timely and responsive day-to-day support.
• At least 5 years of experience providing administrative support within a legal environment, with litigation exposure strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated understanding of legal document formatting, proofreading, and court filing procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and meet frequent deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, along with a high level of professionalism in client and team interactions.
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly and work with exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with electronic filing systems and document management tools such as NetDocuments is preferred.
• Familiarity with litigation matters such as commercial litigation, products liability, class action work, or accident benefits is an asset.