Litigation Legal Assistant-Charleston WV Full-Time
- Manpower
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Full Time
Litigation Legal Assistant-Charleston WV
Location: Charleston, WV
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Pay: $20hr
Manpower is hiring an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy and dynamic defense litigation team in Charleston, West Virginia. This is an excellent opportunity for a dependable, detail-oriented legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced law firm environment and enjoys supporting multiple attorneys.
Whats the Job?
- Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys
- Prepare, draft, and format legal documents and correspondence using Microsoft Word
- Open and close client matters and maintain case files and related indexes
- File and e-file pleadings and other documents with state and federal courts
- Assist with e-discovery processes
- Support attorneys with preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and track critical deadlines
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, scanning, copying, and document organization
- Answer phones and communicate professionally with clients and court personnel
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting a litigation practice (preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and general computer applications
- Experience with court filing and e-filing systems
- Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team
- Must be able to handle a high-volume workload in a defense litigation environment
- Ability to pass all required background checks, including criminal
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Opportunity to work with a respected and established litigation team
- Professional, collaborative office environment
- Long-term career potential for the right candidate
If this role sounds like a good fit, apply today through Manpower to take the next step in your legal career.