Litigation Legal Assistant: Complex Matters & Trial Prep

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill Legal in Washington, DC, seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a team handling complex litigation matters. You will provide administrative and litigation support through all stages of the litigation process, including discovery, filings, and trial preparation.

Ideal candidates have strong organization, familiarity with complex litigation procedures, and experience with electronic filing and document management.

Qualifications

• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of complex litigation procedures and filing processes.
• Strong proofreading and professional communication.
• Comfort with legal technology and e-filing.
• High school diploma required; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout complex litigation matters, including discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Draft, proofread, format, and edit pleadings, motions, discovery materials, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate court filings and e-filings and assist with tracking court dates, case deadlines, and filing requirements.
• Maintain and organize electronic case files, discovery materials, exhibits, and deposition and trial materials.
• Manage attorney calendars, scheduling, travel, expenses, and other administrative workflow.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Litigation support

Electronic filing

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Beacon Hill Legal in Washington, DC, seeks a Litigation Legal Assistant to support a team handling complex litigation matters. You will provide administrative and litigation support through all stages of the litigation process, including discovery, filings, and trial preparation.

Ideal candidates have strong organization, familiarity with complex litigation procedures, and experience with electronic filing and document management.