Litigation Legal Assistant — Clio‑Savvy, Detail‑Driven Support

SustainableHR; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SustainableHR is partnering with a Madison-area law firm to recruit a Litigation Legal Assistant to support civil and criminal litigation matters. The role focuses on keeping cases organized, deadlines on track, and communications flowing, allowing attorneys to focus on advocacy.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of litigation experience, proficiency with Word, Google Workspace, and Clio, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Experience with Wisconsin and federal electronic filing systems preferred.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Workspace.
• Experience with Clio or comparable legal practice management software preferred.
• Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Notary Public certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, court appearances, and filing deadlines.
• Coordinate case timelines and maintain tasks, reminders, and deadlines within Clio.
• Prepare, proofread, and electronically file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents in Wisconsin state and federal courts.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files with exceptional attention to detail.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, courts, opposing counsel, and outside vendors.
• Assist with billing, expense tracking, and preparation of client statements.
• Support trial and hearing preparation by organizing exhibits, coordinating logistics, and assembling case materials.
• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and the litigation team as needed.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendar management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Word

Google Workspace

Job description

SustainableHR is partnering with a Madison-area law firm to recruit a Litigation Legal Assistant to support civil and criminal litigation matters. The role focuses on keeping cases organized, deadlines on track, and communications flowing, allowing attorneys to focus on advocacy.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of litigation experience, proficiency with Word, Google Workspace, and Clio, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.