Litigation Legal Assistant (Direct Hire)

Ryan Nibarger; Maryland; On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Litigation Legal Assistant role at Ryan Nibarger on-site. The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice, managing calendars, filings, and documents through trial preparation.

Ideal candidate has 3+ years of litigation experience, strong knowledge of filing requirements, proficiency in MS Office, and excellent communication. E-filing experience with state and federal courts is preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court filing requirements.
• Experience with state and federal e-filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and other court documents.
• File legal documents electronically with federal and state courts.
• Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and docketing requirements.
• Coordinate attorney schedules, meetings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Manage discovery processes, including document production, organization, and tracking.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness coordination, and trial binders.
• Review and process incoming legal documents and correspondence.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support attorneys with billing, expense reporting, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Litigation procedures

Court filing

E-filing systems

MS Office Suite

Communication

Detail orientation

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant (Direct Hire)Job Title:

Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Type:

Direct Hire

Location:

On-Site

Salary:

$55K

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in a fast-paced litigation practice. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and experience supporting litigation matters from case inception through trial preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, subpoenas, and other court documents.
• File legal documents electronically with federal and state courts.
• Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and docketing requirements.
• Coordinate attorney schedules, meetings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances.
• Manage discovery processes, including document production, organization, and tracking.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness coordination, and trial binders.
• Review and process incoming legal documents and correspondence.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Support attorneys with billing, expense reporting, and other administrative tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation legal assistant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and court filing requirements.
• Experience with state and federal e-filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet critical deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with legal case management software is a plus.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of civil litigation processes.
• Experience preparing trial materials and coordinating case logistics.
• Strong proofreading and document formatting skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.