Litigation Legal Assistant: Court Filings & Trial Prep

Amundsen Davis LLC; Missouri, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits after 30 days

Team‑focused environment

Job summary

Amundsen Davis LLC seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join a strong team and firm culture. You will provide comprehensive admin and litigation support to attorneys, manage calendars, file pleadings, and coordinate depositions and travel for cases across Missouri/Illinois and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience as a litigation secretary, proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management systems, and a detail‑oriented, proactive approach.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience as a litigation legal secretary.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook, Excel and document management systems.
• Highly organized, proactive and able to work independently.
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
• HS Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive admin and litigation support to attorneys.
• Organize and maintain case files, prepare expense reports, process invoices.
• Manage calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, and travel.
• Open new matters, run conflict checks, and complete intake docs.
• Draft, format, proofread and finalize legal documents accurately.
• Maintain iManage files and ensure proper time stamping and storage.
• Track court deadlines and file documents in court systems.
• Assist attorneys with trial prep, discovery organization, and exhibits.
• Collaborate with staff to support the litigation team.

Skills

Litigation support

Client service

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Document management systems

Job description

Amundsen Davis LLC seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to join a strong team and firm culture. You will provide comprehensive admin and litigation support to attorneys, manage calendars, file pleadings, and coordinate depositions and travel for cases across Missouri/Illinois and federal courts.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of experience as a litigation secretary, proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, and document management systems, and a detail‑oriented, proactive approach.