Litigation Legal Assistant

Apex Staffing; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Employer-paid parking

Job summary

Apex Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a litigation team in a fast-paced law firm environment. You will draft and proofread pleadings, file documents electronically, and manage calendars and deadlines while coordinating with clients and attorneys.

Strong organizational, proofreading, and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook. Remote work is not indicated; position is on-site in a professional office setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar legal support role.
• Experience working in a law firm.
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures and civil litigation is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with legal case management software and electronic filing systems.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Strong proofreading, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Professional, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other case-related materials.
• File documents electronically with state and federal courts.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and critical deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other legal professionals.
• Assist with case management from opening through resolution.
• Process attorney time entries and assist with billing and administrative support.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and provide additional office support as needed.
• Work closely with attorneys to ensure deadlines are met and cases progress efficiently.

Skills

Legal support experience

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Tools

Legal case management software

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Are you an organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant who enjoys keeping cases moving and attorneys on track? Our client is looking for a dependable professional to join their litigation team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative office where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities will make a real impact.

If you have experience supporting attorneys in a fast-paced law firm and enjoy managing deadlines, preparing legal documents, and communicating with clients, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Draft, proofread, and format legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, discovery, and other case-related materials.
• File documents electronically with state and federal courts.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and critical deadlines.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and other legal professionals.
• Assist with case management from opening through resolution.
• Process attorney time entries and assist with billing and administrative support.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and provide additional office support as needed.
• Work closely with attorneys to ensure deadlines are met and cases progress efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar legal support role.
• Experience working in a law firm.
• Knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures and civil litigation is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with legal case management software and electronic filing systems.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Strong proofreading, grammar, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and staff.
• Professional, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional client service.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Established and respected law firm
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Excellent benefits package
• Stable, full-time position with long-term career potential
• Competitive compensation based on experience

Salary/Benefits

• $20.00 - $30.00 per hour with OT available
• 401(k) with company match
• Life/AD&D/Disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off
• Employer-paid parking

If you're a motivated Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work, we'd love to hear from you. #IND