Litigation Administrative Assistant for Commercial Litigation

Addison Group; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant in Potomac, MD to support a commercial litigation team. This contract-to-hire role is fully in-office, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, 37.5 hours per week, with overtime possible.

Pay ranges from $28–$35 per hour depending on experience, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation support, strong document management, and proven calendar and court

Qualifications

• Five years of experience supporting a litigation practice.
• Experience with commercial litigation and legal document preparation.
• Hands-on experience with electronic court filings in MD, DC, and VA state and federal courts.
• Strong knowledge of litigation terminology, court procedures, filing requirements, and deadline management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word; Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling complex commercial litigation cases.
• Prepare, format, review, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Submit and serve electronic court filings in state and federal courts across MD, DC, and VA.
• Maintain attorney calendars, monitor court deadlines, and coordinate hearings, depositions, and meetings.
• Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files, including discovery materials.

Skills

Litigation experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

iManage

AIM

Adarant

MS Word

Excel

PDF tools

Job description

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant in Potomac, MD to support a commercial litigation team. This contract-to-hire role is fully in-office, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, 37.5 hours per week, with overtime possible.

Pay ranges from $28–$35 per hour depending on experience, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). The ideal candidate will have at least five years of litigation support, strong document management, and proven calendar and court