Litigation Asistant

Apex Staffing; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

A national law firm in Northwest Arkansas seeks an experienced Litigation Assistant to provide comprehensive support to attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include document preparation, managing calendars, and maintaining client files. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of legal secretarial experience and a strong understanding of litigation processes. This is an in-office position with a starting salary of $40,000 and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage large volumes of information.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, coordinate, and proofread documents.
• Utilize document management systems for drafting and revision.
• Accurately enter attorney time and expenses into software.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of legal terminology

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

3 years of legal secretarial experience

Job description

National law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Assistant to join its Northwest Arkansas office. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide comprehensive secretarial support to multiple attorneys within the litigation department while collaborating closely with a team of dedicated professionals.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned legal support professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collegial, and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, assemble, coordinate, and proofread documents, correspondence, and memoranda in accordance with firm standards.

• Utilize the firm’s document management and email integration systems for drafting, revision, clean-up, and comparison.

• Generate, organize, copy, scan, and maintain electronic and physical client files.

• Accurately enter attorney time and expenses into the firm’s timekeeping software and manage related accounting deadlines.

• Answer telephones, respond to client inquiries, and handle communications professionally and confidentially.

• Maintain attorney calendars by scheduling court appearances, conferences, and meetings; monitor and docket court notifications.

• File pleadings with courts, including through electronic filing systems.

• Coordinate attorney travel arrangements and business itineraries.

• Assist in maintaining attorney CLE records and bar association memberships.

• Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications – Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage large volumes of information.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and perform under pressure.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

• Professionalism, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications – Education and Experience

• High school diploma (or equivalent) required; college degree preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of legal secretarial experience required.

• Litigation and trial preparation experience strongly preferred.

Position Details

• Status: In-office position

• Compensation:Starts at $40,000+ DOE

• Benefits: Excellent benefits package, retirement and opportunities for professional growth.