Litigation Assistant

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP; United States; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP is seeking a Litigation Assistant to provide logistical and administrative support to trial teams, coordinating travel, accommodations, and trial-related documentation. You will work with senior litigation staff and attorneys to organize schedules, manage data in firm systems, and ensure compliance with firm protocols, across remote, hybrid, and in-office environments.

This role emphasizes strong organization, communication, and the ability to thrive under deadlines

Qualifications

• Two years or more of experience in a law firm or professional setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities under time pressure.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask clarifying questions, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with attorneys and staff.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide logistical and administrative support to litigation trial teams.
• Coordinate travel, accommodations, and trial-related documentation.
• Maintain trial checklists, timelines, and information in firm systems.
• Assist with communications to satellite offices, hotels, and court facilities.
• Support war-room and courtroom logistics, including room reservations and catering orders.
• Monitor trial schedules and escalate issues to senior staff promptly.
• Coordinate with external vendors and manage vendor documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic records of trial logistics, contracts, and invoices.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Litigation support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future.

The Litigation Assistant

provides logistical and administrative support to litigation trial teams, assisting with internal trial preparation and execution, coordinating travel and accommodations, supporting war-room and courtroom logistics, and tracking trial-related expenses and documentation. The Litigation Assistant works closely with senior litigation support staff and attorneys to ensure that all trial-related arrangements are organized, thoroughly documented, and completed promptly and in accordance with firm protocols.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Litigation Manager and Senior Litigation Coordinator in gathering and documenting trial requirements (location/dates, matter numbers and billing, team composition, vendor/technology/facility needs).
• Maintain and update trial checklists, timelines, and related information in firm systems, shared drives, and tracking tools.
• Help confirm trial details with teams and route information to relevant internal departments.
• Arrange travel for trial team members under senior staff direction (flights, ground transportation, hotel) using approved vendors and tools.
• Coordinate hotel rooming lists and meeting space requests in line with firm guidelines and rate structures.
• Collect and organize travel and hotel confirmations and prepare basic summaries of arrangements for trial teams.
• Support war-room and courtroom logistics, including room reservations, workspace layouts, catering orders, and Office Services requests (printing, copying, supplies, shipping).
• Assist with communications to satellite offices, hotels, and court facilities as directed.
• Help monitor trial schedules and daily logistical to-do items, promptly escalating issues to senior staff.
• Assist in coordinating with external vendors (hotels, transportation, court reporting, graphics, trial support, and other litigation vendors).
• Request and collect vendor proposals, confirmations, and documentation, and maintain organized electronic files.
• Escalate vendor issues or concerns to senior team members for resolution.
• Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., IT, eMerge, Office Services) to schedule trial technology, equipment, and connectivity support.
• Help maintain organized electronic records of trial logistics, contracts, confirmations, invoices, expense reports, and post-trial summaries.
• Support communication and coordination with other administrative departments (e.g., Finance & Accounting, Client Care, Legal Talent) on matters impacting trial logistics or staffing.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all firm and client information.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail under time pressure.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask clarifying questions when appropriate, and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, collaborating effectively with attorneys, staff, and administrative departments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels and with external vendors.
• Demonstrated initiative, reliability, flexibility, and a positive, solutions-focused attitude, with an interest in growing within the trial support function.
• Demonstrated interest in litigation and trial support, with a desire to build a career in legal support or litigation operations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of team to support consistent, efficient workflows.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a remote, hybrid, and in-office environments.
• Ability to quickly learn firm software, applications, and technologies (e.g., ChromeRiver, e-billing, and matter management systems).

Required Education: A combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Certification(s): N/A

Required Qualifications: Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a law firm or other professional setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a professional office environment, law firm, or legal internship.

#LI-Hybrid

The Firm will comply with any applicable city or state workplace mandates in effect in regards to Covid-19.

This position description is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of the job. The statements contained in the position description are not necessarily all-inclusive and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned as determined by business needs. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

By applying for this position, you agree and understand that Troutman Pepper Locke will process your Personal Information pursuant to the terms of our Worker and Applicant Global Privacy Notice.

If you have questions about our data handling practices, or you are a resident of California, the United Kingdom, or the European Union and wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Troutman Pepper Locke adheres to a policy of equal opportunity and will make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, evaluation, compensation and separation, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital or armed forces status and any other classification as protected by law.

Compensation is dependent on several factors, such as position, location, market, education, training, and/or experience.

Hiring Salary Range: $42,000.00 - $75,000.00

About Us

Your experience is our difference. We aim to make a tangible and lasting difference for you and your business. As a client of our firm, you can expect us to be ahead of the curve in your industry, start closer to the right answer on your issue, and create more value.

What drives you, drives us. Troutman Pepper Locke helps clients solve complex legal challenges and achieve their business goals in an ever-changing global economy.

As a firm of more than 1,600 attorneys in 35 offices in the U.S., UK, and EU, including the 10 largest U.S. legal markets, we serve clients ranging from multinational companies to new market entrants across all major industry sectors, and offer differentiated experience in energy, financial services, health care and life sciences, insurance and reinsurance, private equity, and real estate.

We put clients first. This service ethic manifests itself in everything we do, including through Troutman Plus, our market-leading client value program.

Through Troutman Plus, we collaborate with clients to understand your unique needs and deliver customized solutions that add real value to your business.

A true service culture thrives on an inclusive environment of mutual support and collaboration — values we emphasize at every level of our firm.

Delivering the best service to you depends on a work environment that embraces respect, inclusiveness, and teamwork, empowering every individual to contribute.

The best ideas emerge when everyone has a seat at the table.

Corporate responsibility is central to our mission as we reach out to the communities we serve in meaningful partnerships and pro bono work.

Individuals and groups firmwide contribute time and talent to the civic, cultural, charitable, educational, and professional organizations that matter to them.