Litigation Legal Assistant

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Commuter benefits

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions, partnering with a law firm client, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex matters in a fast-paced environment. You will manage calendars, prepare pleadings, organize files, assist with research, and help with trial preparation, maintaining accuracy and professionalism.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits in Pittsburgh, with opportunities to contribute to high-stakes litigation and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting litigation attorneys or legal teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with electronic court filings and litigation procedures.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent organizational and case management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with proofreading abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high‑quality work.
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and strong client service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, schedules, deadlines, and daily administrative needs.
• Coordinate meetings, court deadlines, and case-related activities to progress matters efficiently.
• Draft, prepare, and distribute correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files throughout matters.
• Assist with legal research and information gathering to support case strategy.
• Review, proofread, format, and finalize documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Support billing, time entry, and other administrative functions as needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, vendors, and team members.
• Assist with trial preparation, filings, and other litigation support activities.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proofreading

Time management

Client service

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LHH is partnering with a valued law firm client to identify an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant. This opportunity offers the chance to support attorneys handling complex litigation matters in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, litigation support experience, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, schedules, deadlines, and daily administrative needs.
• Coordinate meetings, court deadlines, and case-related activities to ensure matters progress efficiently.
• Draft, prepare, and distribute correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files throughout the lifecycle of matters.
• Assist with legal research and information gathering to support case strategy and preparation.
• Review, proofread, format, and finalize documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support billing, time entry, and other administrative functions as needed.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, vendors, and internal team members.
• Assist with trial preparation, filings, and other litigation support activities.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and meeting critical deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting litigation attorneys or legal teams in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Experience with electronic court filings and litigation procedures.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional organizational, administrative, and case management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong proofreading abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• Ability to prioritize competing priorities and work effectively under deadlines.
• Professional demeanor and strong client service orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Anticipated Salary Range: $58K to $75K

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• 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.