Legal Assistant - Litigation

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Referral program

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals partners with a respected Omaha law firm to hire a skilled Legal Assistant who provides strong administrative and litigation support.

This role requires meticulous organization, calendar management, and handling legal documents with proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. The position is a direct hire, in-office in Omaha, NE, with a Monday–Friday schedule and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal preferred.
• At least 3 years of litigation experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with calendar management and appointment scheduling.
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide litigation support to attorneys handling corporate law cases.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, court dates, and appointments.
• Maintain organized legal files and proper document filing systems.
• Prepare and format legal documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Assist with litigation documentation and case preparation.
• Perform clerical duties, document management, and data entry.
• Ensure accurate case records and organized filing systems.
• Track important deadlines and maintain attorney schedules.
• Provide general administrative support for the legal team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Litigation experience

Microsoft Office

Calendar management

Document management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Job description:

Express Employment Professionals is partnering with a respected Omaha law firm to hire a skilled Legal Assistant who can provide strong administrative and litigation support. This role is ideal for a highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys managing schedules, legal documentation, and case files.

Position Details:

• Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Location: Omaha, NE
• Pay/Salary: Up to $60,000 Salary

Legal Assistant Responsibilities:

• Provide litigation support to attorneys handling corporate law cases
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, court dates, and appointments
• Maintain organized legal files and proper document filing systems
• Prepare and format legal documents using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Assist with litigation documentation and case preparation
• Perform clerical duties, document management, and data entry
• Ensure accurate case records and organized filing systems
• Track important deadlines and maintain attorney schedules
• Provide general administrative support for the legal team
• Other duties as assigned

What We're Looking for in a Legal Assistant:

• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal preferred
• At least 3 years of litigation experience required
• Strong knowledge of legal filing procedures and clerical office operations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Experience with calendar management and appointment scheduling
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a legal environment

Express Employment Professionals have been a trusted leader in staffing for more than 40 years, connecting job seekers with rewarding career opportunities through a personalized, relationship-driven approach. As a locally owned and operated office in Omaha, our experienced recruiters have deep knowledge of the local job market and work with more than 200 area companies each year to match candidates with positions that align with their skills, goals, and workplace culture.

For five consecutive years, Express has earned the prestigious Best of Staffing Award, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional service and simplifying the job search process from start to finish.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Referral program

Work Location: In person