Litigation Legal Assistant (Direct Hire)

Ultimate Staffing; Timonium (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys in a fast-paced practice. The role emphasizes organization, multi-tasking, and ensuring timely handling of matters from inception through trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in litigation support, strong knowledge of court filing procedures, and proficiency with MS Office and e-filing systems, with excellent written and verbal

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.

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

E-filing systems

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Team coordination

Tools

Litigation case management software

Job description

Litigation Legal Assistant (Direct Hire)

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.
  

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.
  

Desired Skills and Experience

Litigation Legal Assistant (Direct Hire)

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.