Litigation Legal Assistant — Fast-Paced, Deadline-Driven

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group, Inc. is partnering with a Pittsburgh-based firm to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant.

The role supports attorneys in a fast-paced practice and requires strong litigation exposure and meticulous document handling. The ideal candidate has 2–7 years of law firm experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, with expertise in court procedures and e-filing, and advanced MS Word skills.

Qualifications

• 2–7 years of law firm experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary.
• Litigation experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of court procedures and e-filing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word; solid Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines.
• Prepare, proofread, and format pleadings and legal documents.
• Handle e-filing in federal and state courts.
• Maintain case files and assist with trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.
• Support billing, expense reporting, and special projects as needed.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court procedures

Client communication

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Proxy Legal Staffing & Search Group, Inc. is partnering with a Pittsburgh-based firm to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant.

The role supports attorneys in a fast-paced practice and requires strong litigation exposure and meticulous document handling. The ideal candidate has 2–7 years of law firm experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, with expertise in court procedures and e-filing, and advanced MS Word skills.