Litigation Legal Assistant — Hybrid, Detail‑Oriented Support

Beacon Hill Staffing Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Philadelphia seeks a highly organized Litigation Legal Assistant to support a law firm client on commercial litigation matters. Hybrid schedule and Philadelphia office presence required.

The role involves drafting and proofreading pleadings, managing attorney calendars, and handling discovery, filing in CM/ECF, and coordinating depositions and trials with precision and discretion.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred; Paralegal certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation lifecycle, from case inception through trial and resolution.
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, motions, correspondence, and discovery materials.
• File documents in federal and state courts, including electronic filings via CM/ECF and applicable state e-filing systems.
• Manage attorney calendars, including scheduling depositions, hearings, court appearances, and client meetings, while tracking all critical deadlines.
• Organize, maintain, and update electronic and physical case files, ensuring accuracy and accessibility of all case materials.
• Coordinate logistics for depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including arranging court reporters, videographers, and conference space.
• Assist with discovery processes, including document collection, production, and organization of exhibits and case materials.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and third-party vendors.
• Prepare trial materials, including exhibit binders, witness files, and trial notebooks, and provide support during trial as needed.
• Track and enter attorney time, assist with billing processes, and support administrative tasks such as expense reporting.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Professionalism

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

CM/ECF

Time entry software

Litigation databases

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Beacon Hill Staffing Group in Philadelphia seeks a highly organized Litigation Legal Assistant to support a law firm client on commercial litigation matters. Hybrid schedule and Philadelphia office presence required.

The role involves drafting and proofreading pleadings, managing attorney calendars, and handling discovery, filing in CM/ECF, and coordinating depositions and trials with precision and discretion.