Litigation Legal Assistant

JurisTalent; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JurisTalent client seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to join a fast-paced litigation team. The role focuses on providing comprehensive legal administrative support to attorneys and paralegals across all phases of litigation.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities with accuracy under tight deadlines. A team-focused culture and professional initiative are valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation legal secretary experience.
• Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Excellent proofreading, organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to attorneys and paralegals throughout all phases of litigation.
• Manage attorney calendars, email, contacts, tasks, and scheduling.
• Coordinate phone calls, conference calls, meetings, hearings, and depositions.
• Prepare, proofread, edit, and finalize legal documents, ensuring accuracy in grammar, formatting, and content.
• Redact confidential information and assist with document production.
• Organize discovery materials, exhibits, and Bates stamping.
• Prepare and file documents electronically in state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Monitor upcoming deadlines and proactively prepare attorneys for hearings, meetings, and depositions.
• Process and track vendor payments and settlement checks.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and internal staff.
• Learn and effectively utilize firm technology and software platforms.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

Proficiency with MS Office

Tools

Electronic filing

Legal software

Job description

Our client, a well-established and highly respected litigation law firm in Kansas City, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its collaborative litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and takes pride in providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, highly organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy under tight deadlines. If you enjoy working in a team-focused culture where professionalism and initiative are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal administrative support to attorneys and paralegals throughout all phases of litigation.
• Manage attorney calendars, email, contacts, tasks, and scheduling.
• Coordinate phone calls, conference calls, meetings, hearings, and depositions.
• Prepare, proofread, edit, and finalize legal documents, ensuring accuracy in grammar, formatting, and content.
• Redact confidential information and assist with document production.
• Organize discovery materials, exhibits, and Bates stamping.
• Prepare and file documents electronically in state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Monitor upcoming deadlines and proactively prepare attorneys for hearings, meetings, and depositions.
• Process and track vendor payments and settlement checks.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and internal staff.
• Learn and effectively utilize firm technology and software platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of litigation legal secretary experience required.
• Demonstrated experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts.
• Excellent proofreading, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology.
• Professional demeanor with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected and growing litigation practice.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth and professional development.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.