Litigation Legal Assistant

The Panther Group; Livingston (NJ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Panther Group seeks an experienced Legal Assistant with a strong litigation background in a full-time role in northern New Jersey. The position involves supporting attorneys on commercial litigation matters, formatting complex documents, and managing deadlines in a busy practice.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading pleadings, handling court filings, and maintaining case files. The role offers a hybrid schedule after probation, with four days in-office and one remote day per

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of legal assistant experience with a strong litigation background.
• Experience with New Jersey court e-filing is required; New York e-filing is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word document formatting and styles.
• Ability to format complex legal documents and briefs with consistent structure.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization abilities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling commercial litigation matters.
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence.
• Manage electronic court filings in New Jersey state and federal courts.
• Coordinate deadlines, maintain case files, and organize legal documents and records.
• Transcribe dictation and assist with document preparation and general litigation administration.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and external contacts.
• Support a fast-paced practice involving commercial disputes and related litigation matters.

Skills

Litigation support

Microsoft Word formatting

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Now Hiring: Legal Assistant – Litigation | Roseland, NJ

We’re seeking an experienced Legal Assistant with a strong litigation background for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with an established law firm in northern New Jersey.

This role is ideal for someone who knows the demands of a busy litigation practice, can manage competing deadlines, and is comfortable preparing and formatting legal documents with minimal direction.

Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys handling commercial litigation matters.
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and other case-related materials.
• Manage electronic court filings, including filings in New Jersey state and federal courts.
• Coordinate deadlines, maintain case files, and organize legal documents and records.
• Transcribe digital dictation and assist with document preparation and general litigation administration.
• Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and other external contacts.
• Support a fast-paced practice involving commercial disputes and related litigation matters.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of legal assistant experience, with a strong background in litigation support.
• Experience with New Jersey court e-filing is required; New York e-filing experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Microsoft Word document formatting and styles.
• Ability to format complex legal documents and briefs, apply Word styles correctly, and maintain consistent document structure.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Hybrid schedule available after probationary period, with four days in the office and one remote day per week.
• Opportunity to support a growing litigation practice and work closely with attorneys.

If you have substantial litigation experience and are looking for an opportunity where your organizational skills, document preparation expertise, and ability to keep matters moving will make an impact, we’d welcome the opportunity to connect.