Litigation Legal Assistant
Conshohocken, PA (Hybrid)
60,000-70,000
Role:
An established litigation law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a high-volume litigation attorney. This position is ideal for a highly organized, resourceful, and self-directed professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and maintains exceptional accuracy and attention to detail under pressure. This role will support both the Attorney and a litigation paralegal.
Responsibilities
- Manage administrative tasks related to matter management, including opening new matters, coordinating conflict checks, maintaining electronic files, and updating contact information.
- Maintain calendars, hearing schedules, filing deadlines, and task lists to ensure all deadlines and obligations are met.
- Prepare, review, organize, and file or electronically file legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Coordinate eviction-related activities by communicating with witnesses, sheriffs, and third-party vendors.
- Prepare hearing materials, exhibits, and supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with paralegals to manage a high-volume landlord/tenant caseload across multiple states.
- Maintain accurate case lists and status reports to track matter progress.
- Prepare and distribute monthly client invoices.
- Schedule attorney and client meetings, both in person and via video conference.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 4+ years of legal assistant experience in a litigation law firm
- Demonstrated experience managing a high-volume caseload, including 100+ active matters simultaneously.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and follow-through.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Working Situation
This is a hybrid role with 3 days in the office.
- 401(k) with employer match
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account (FSA)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
All communications are 100% confidential.
Employment type
Full-time
Experience
Associate
Job function
Administrative, Support, Legal, Assistant, Paralegal