Litigation Legal Assistant — Defense Team Support

Manpower, Inc.; East Side (WV); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium Pay Rates

Flexible Schedules

Access to unposted openings

Full Benefits Eligibility

Resume Help & Career Coaching

Training & Development

Inclusive recruiting team

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant in Charleston, WV to support a busy defense litigation team. The role involves drafting and formatting documents, managing multiple attorney matters, and maintaining meticulous case files in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle e-filing, calendar management, and discovery tasks while coordinating with clients and court personnel. The position requires 5+ years in litigation support and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience supporting a litigation practice.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and general computer applications.
• Experience with court filing and e-filing systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass background checks, including criminal.
• Defense litigation environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Prepare, draft, and format legal documents and correspondence using Microsoft Word.
• Open and close client matters and maintain case files and related indexes.
• File and e-file pleadings and other documents with state and federal courts.
• Assist with e-discovery processes.
• Support attorneys with preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and track critical deadlines.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, scanning, copying, and document organization.
• Answer phones and communicate professionally with clients and court personnel.

Skills

Litigation support

Microsoft Word

Document management

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

E-filing systems

Job description

Manpower is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant in Charleston, WV to support a busy defense litigation team. The role involves drafting and formatting documents, managing multiple attorney matters, and maintaining meticulous case files in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle e-filing, calendar management, and discovery tasks while coordinating with clients and court personnel. The position requires 5+ years in litigation support and strong organizational skills.