Litigation Legal Assistant

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant with a background in insurance defense to join a collaborative litigation team onsite at a respected law firm.

The role provides direct support to attorneys and paralegals handling complex civil matters, e-filing, file management, and research. Strong organization, proofreading, and MS Office skills are essential.

Salary range $60,000 to $70,000 per year with full benefits and on-site work in the Pittsburgh area.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in complex civil litigation or similar legal roles is highly desirable.
• Expertise in e-Filing, Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational and administrative abilities with a strong emphasis on precision and detail.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Proficient in proofreading to ensure documents are error-free and meet high standards.
• Capable of efficiently managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• E-filing, Managing calendars, schedules, and daily administrative tasks for attorneys and litigation teams
• Coordinating meetings, deadlines, and case-related activities to ensure timely progression
• Drafting and handling legal correspondence, including letters, memos, and filings
• Organizing, maintaining, and updating digital and physical case files
• Conducting legal and case law research to support litigation efforts
• Preparing, formatting, and reviewing legal documents for accuracy and compliance
• Assisting with billing and administrative tasks related to cases
• Maintaining strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Skills

e-filing

Microsoft Office

organization

communication

proofreading

multitasking

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

LHH is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant with a background in insurance defense to join a collaborative litigation team. This fully onsite position with a respected law firm offers the opportunity to provide direct support to attorneys and paralegals in a sophisticated insurance defense litigation practice.

Responsibilities

• E-filing, Managing calendars, schedules, and daily administrative tasks for attorneys and litigation teams
• Coordinating meetings, deadlines, and case-related activities to ensure timely progression
• Drafting and handling legal correspondence, including letters, memos, and filings
• Organizing, maintaining, and updating digital and physical case files
• Conducting legal and case law research to support litigation efforts
• Preparing, formatting, and reviewing legal documents for accuracy and compliance
• Assisting with billing and administrative tasks related to cases
• Maintaining strong attention to detail while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in complex civil litigation or similar legal roles is highly desirable.
• Expertise in e-Filing, Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational and administrative abilities with a strong emphasis on precision and detail.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Proficient in proofreading to ensure documents are error-free and meet high standards.
• Capable of efficiently managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Associate degree or equivalent experience in a related field is required.

Anticipated Salary Range: $60K to $70K

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Full-time employment benefits include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and reimbursement and retirement programs. Available paid leave may include paid time off, parental and holiday pay.

Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Caroline Lipscomb

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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