Litigation Support Assistant — Mass Tort Focus

Maron Marvel; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Maron Marvel in Jackson, MS seeks a legal assistant to support its busy litigation team. You will prepare pleadings, file documents, and manage discovery, deadlines, and deposition schedules.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years as a legal secretary or administrative assistant, strong knowledge of court rules, and excellent typing and proofreading skills. This on-site role offers exposure to mass tort defense and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of legal secretarial/administrative assistant experience, preferably in a large law firm.
• Strong knowledge of court rules and litigation procedures.
• In-depth knowledge of legal documents and terminology.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong secretarial skills including typing, proofreading, spelling, grammar, and math.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and use judgment to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative in handling projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of litigation documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and related papers.
• File legal documents with state and federal courts and serve documents as required.
• Prepare and serve discovery and document productions.
• Track deposition calendars and maintain deposition summaries.

Skills

Legal secretarial

Court rules knowledge

Legal terminology

Time management

Typing

Organization

Initiative

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Maron Marvel in Jackson, MS seeks a legal assistant to support its busy litigation team. You will prepare pleadings, file documents, and manage discovery, deadlines, and deposition schedules.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years as a legal secretary or administrative assistant, strong knowledge of court rules, and excellent typing and proofreading skills. This on-site role offers exposure to mass tort defense and high-quality client service.