Litigation Practice Assistant: Precision & Impact

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Charlotte, NC seeks a Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to support a fast-paced litigation team in person. You will draft, proofread, and format pleadings, manage electronic filing, and coordinate meetings while maintaining strict confidentiality.

You will maintain attorney calendars, handle intake, enter time, and manage documents with NetDocuments and Intapp Time, providing essential backup and delivering high-quality service to attorneys and clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant.
• Experience in Complex Litigation and Trial is preferred.
• Strong proofreading, grammar, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, proofread, and format pleadings and legal documents with precision and professionalism.
• Manage electronic filing of legal documents in both Federal and State courts, ensuring compliance with all procedural requirements.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual meetings including scheduling, room reservations, catering, and IT support.
• Maintain attorney calendars and schedules, ensuring timely reminders and updates.
• Provide daily administrative and clerical support to assigned attorneys.
• Open new client and matter files and assist with related intake procedures.
• Prepare and submit electronic expense reports.
• Arrange travel itineraries and manage related logistics.
• Redline and compare documents using document comparison software.
• Organize and maintain electronic and paper files using NetDocuments.
• Analyze and save key correspondence and emails using standardized naming conventions.
• Foster positive working relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Conduct research as requested by attorneys or paralegals.
• Respond professionally to inquiries from clients, attorneys, and internal teams.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and demonstrate discretion in all client matters.
• Enter attorney time using Intapp Time.
• Provide backup support to other team members as needed.
• Contribute to a collaborative and supportive team environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Independent worker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Intapp Time

NetDocuments

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP in Charlotte, NC seeks a Litigation Legal Practice Assistant to support a fast-paced litigation team in person. You will draft, proofread, and format pleadings, manage electronic filing, and coordinate meetings while maintaining strict confidentiality.

You will maintain attorney calendars, handle intake, enter time, and manage documents with NetDocuments and Intapp Time, providing essential backup and delivering high-quality service to attorneys and clients.