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Robert Half
Litigation Legal Assistant
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$68,904 / year median in Pennsylvania
-1% projected decline
Job Description
Our client is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy team of 3 attorneys in Pennsylvania. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment and enjoys keeping case activity organized and moving forward. The role offers the chance to work closely with attorneys on defense litigation matters while contributing to a collaborative and organized office setting.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare, review, and submit PA court filings through electronic filing systems while ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
- Maintain attorney calendars by coordinating hearings, depositions, meetings, and other case-related commitments.
- Provide day-to-day administrative and case support to attorneys handling litigation matters.
- Organize pleadings, correspondence, discovery materials, and other legal documents to keep files accurate and current.
- Track key case dates and follow up on upcoming deadlines to help the litigation team stay on schedule.
- Communicate with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and outside parties in a timely and organized manner.
- Assist with the preparation of materials for trials, mediations, depositions, and other litigation events.
- At least 5 years of experience in a legal assistant or legal secretary role supporting litigation matters.
- Hands-on experience with electronic court filing processes and related documentation requirements.
- Strong calendar management skills with the ability to handle multiple competing deadlines.
- Prior experience providing direct support to attorneys in a defense litigation environment.