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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
Responsibilities:
- Draft, format, and revise a wide range of litigation materials, including correspondence, court filings, pleadings, motions, and related legal documents.
- Support attorneys before and during trial by organizing materials, preparing case documents, and assisting with logistical needs as matters progress.
- Arrange meetings, conference calls, and video sessions while helping maintain smooth communication among attorneys, clients, and internal teams.
- Process administrative paperwork such as expense submissions, check requests, and other internal support documents with accuracy and timeliness.
- Organize and maintain client records in both digital and paper formats to ensure files remain current, accessible, and properly managed.
- Partner with office support staff on high-volume document projects, including reproduction, scanning, and distribution of case materials.
- Handle intake and closure activities for legal matters, ensuring records are opened, updated, and finalized correctly.
- Provide broader litigation support across the firm and take on additional administrative or case-related tasks as needed.
- At least 2 years of experience in an assistant role, ideally within a law firm or litigation-focused legal environment.
- High school diploma or equivalent required; additional college education is preferred.
- Working knowledge of legal vocabulary as well as state and federal court procedures.
- Experience with electronic court filing and civil or complex litigation support is preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with careful attention to detail and organization.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, handle confidential information, and perform effectively in a fast-paced setting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe, and document management platforms; experience with iManage is preferred.
- Familiarity with tools and formatting functions such as redlining, track changes, tables of authorities, and tables of contents is preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance