Dynamic Litigation Administrative Specialist

Dickinson Wright Professional Staff; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid vacation

Parental leave

HSA/FSAs

Identity theft protection

Dependent day care reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Life and AD&D insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Emergency travel assistance

Job summary

Dickinson Wright PLLC is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys. You will handle calendar management, document preparation, file maintenance, and client communications with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires 3–5 years of legal admin experience, strong proofreading and typing skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant legal administrative experience.
• Proficiency in typing at a minimum of 70 WPM.
• Proofread and edit legal correspondence and documents.
• Knowledge of law office procedures and legal terminology.
• Strong organizational skills and deadline management.
• Professional interpersonal communication with attorneys, clients, and vendors.
• Ability to work extended hours as needed.
• Discretion and adherence to attorney-client privilege.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and clients with accuracy.
• Manage calendars, filings, and document preparation for litigation matters.
• Draft, edit, and proofread legal documents and memoranda.
• Communicate with attorneys, clients, courts, and vendors by email and phone.
• Screen calls, take messages, and route follow ups as needed.
• Open matters, perform conflict checks, and maintain client files.
• Assist with billing, proofreading proformas, and processing invoices.
• Coordinate e-filing of documents with courts and agencies.

Skills

Strong written communication

Typing 70 wpm

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Transcription tools

Copiers/Scanners

Job description

Dickinson Wright PLLC is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to assigned attorneys. You will handle calendar management, document preparation, file maintenance, and client communications with a focus on accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires 3–5 years of legal admin experience, strong proofreading and typing skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.