Litigation Legal Assistant - Trial Support (Hybrid)

Johnson & Bell, Trial Lawyers; Crown Point (IN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Profit Sharing

Safe Harbor Matching

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Johnson & Bell, Trial Lawyers, seeks a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant for our Crown Point Office. This role supports attorneys in all phases of litigation, manages case files, court filings, scheduling, and document preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of adapting to shifting priorities, with litigation support experience and a strong commitment to client service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant, preferably in a litigation-focused firm.
• Working knowledge of Indiana state and federal court rules and procedures.
• Experience preparing, proofreading, and filing litigation documents.
• Experience with electronic court filing systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and court documents.
• File documents in Indiana/Illinois state and federal courts as required.
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedule depositions, hearings, and meetings.
• Manage case files and HIPAA-compliant medical records.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, and third parties.
• Coordinate service of pleadings and discovery documents.
• Assist with trial preparation and support activities.
• Process invoices and maintain documentation.
• Use document management systems to maintain records.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and staff.

Skills

Litigation support

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Typing speed

Tools

NetDocuments

Microsoft Office

Job description

Johnson & Bell, Trial Lawyers, seeks a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant for our Crown Point Office. This role supports attorneys in all phases of litigation, manages case files, court filings, scheduling, and document preparation in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of adapting to shifting priorities, with litigation support experience and a strong commitment to client service.