Legal Assistant - Litigation

Responsibilities:

• Provide support to attorneys and paralegals specializing in litigation matters.

• Maintain calendars, contact lists, client files, and office records.

• Prepare and organize files for closure at the conclusion of matters.

• Draft and type correspondence and legal documents for attorney/paralegal review.

• Schedule calls, client meetings, mediations, and other appointments.

• Electronically file documents in county, state, and federal court systems.

• Scan and save documents into the firm's document management system.

• Monitor incoming and outgoing mail to ensure timely handling.

• Greet clients and visitors while maintaining professional customer service.

• Enter attorney/paralegal time into the timekeeping system.

• Coordinate with the Finance team to review, revise, and finalize client billing.

• Perform additional administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Litigation Assistant in a law firm or legal environment.

• Strong ability to multitask and manage high-volume work under pressure.

• Team-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; document management system experience preferred.

• Exceptional proofreading, grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.

• Detail-oriented, dependable, and able to exercise sound judgment.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds.