Litigation Legal Assistant: Precision & Timelines

SustainableHR PEO & Recruiting; Alabama; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SustainableHR PEO & Recruiting is partnering with a Madison area law firm to recruit a Litigation Legal Assistant who will support Civil and Criminal litigation practices. The role focuses on case organization, deadlines, and seamless communication for attorneys and clients.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, filings, and electronic records, while assisting with billing and trial preparation in a fast-paced, professional team environment.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of litigation legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• Experience with Wisconsin and federal electronic filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Workspace.
• Notary Public certification preferred, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, court appearances, and filing deadlines.
• Coordinate case timelines and maintain tasks, reminders, and deadlines within Clio.
• Prepare, proofread, and electronically file pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents in Wisconsin state and federal courts.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files with exceptional attention to detail.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, courts, opposing counsel, and outside vendors.
• Assist with billing, expense tracking, and preparation of client statements.
• Support trial and hearing preparation by organizing exhibits, coordinating logistics, and assembling case materials.
• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and the litigation team as needed.

Skills

Litigation support

Microsoft Word

Google Workspace

Clio

Tools

Clio

Job description

SustainableHR PEO & Recruiting is partnering with a Madison area law firm to recruit a Litigation Legal Assistant who will support Civil and Criminal litigation practices. The role focuses on case organization, deadlines, and seamless communication for attorneys and clients.

The successful candidate will manage calendars, filings, and electronic records, while assisting with billing and trial preparation in a fast-paced, professional team environment.