Direct-Hire Litigation Support Specialist

Ultimate Staffing; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys in a fast-paced practice. The role emphasizes organization, multi-tasking, and ensuring timely handling of matters from inception through trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in litigation support, strong knowledge of court filing procedures, and proficiency with MS Office and e-filing systems, with excellent written and verbal

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court filing requirements.
• Experience with state and federal e-filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with legal case management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and other court documents.
• File legal documents electronically with federal and state courts.
• Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and docketing requirements.
• Coordinate attorney schedules, meetings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Manage discovery processes, including document production, organization, and tracking.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness coordination, and trial binders.
• Review and process incoming legal documents and correspondence.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support attorneys with billing, expense reporting, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Litigation procedures

E-filing systems

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Team coordination

Tools

Litigation case management software

Job description

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys in a fast-paced practice. The role emphasizes organization, multi-tasking, and ensuring timely handling of matters from inception through trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in litigation support, strong knowledge of court filing procedures, and proficiency with MS Office and e-filing systems, with excellent written and verbal