Hybrid DC: Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

TBG | The Bachrach Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

An established Am Law 100 law firm in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice in its DC office. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role focuses on case and matter management, court filings, discovery, document preparation, calendaring, and other litigation-related administrative needs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant or litigation support experience in a law firm.
• Commercial litigation experience required.
• Proficient in litigation procedures, pleadings, discovery, and court filings.
• Experience in state and federal court matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive admin and legal support to attorneys within the commercial litigation team.
• Prepare and finalize legal documents, pleadings, motions, and other case materials.
• Manage pleadings, court documents, and discovery materials.
• Monitor deadlines, court dates, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate filings and service of documents in state and federal matters.
• Assist with discovery, subpoenas, and deposition logistics.
• Maintain electronic files with proper naming and version control.
• Assist time entry, prebills, and matter-related expenses.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors.
• Support new matter intake and conflicts processes.

Skills

Litigation support

Document management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Independence and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

PDF/document management tools

iManage

PACER

Job description

An established Am Law 100 law firm in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant to support a busy litigation practice in its DC office. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role focuses on case and matter management, court filings, discovery, document preparation, calendaring, and other litigation-related administrative needs.