Litigation Support Specialist

WVU Medicine; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking an organized Legal Assistant to support the WVUHS litigation team under the supervision of Associate Litigation Counsel. This on-site role involves calendar management, document preparation, and coordination of filing and discovery tasks.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of legal support experience, strong MS Office and Adobe skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in legal or a related field.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree in business/office management or related legal field preferred.
• Experience with document management systems and litigation processes preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad support to the WVUHS litigation team.
• Manage calendar and travel arrangements for assistant litigation counsel.
• Prepare documents for signature and coordinate filing.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with discovery materials and court filings.
• Train staff on litigation databases as directed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Proofreading

Organization

Computer literacy

Time management

Independent prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree in related field

Job description

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health System is seeking an organized Legal Assistant to support the WVUHS litigation team under the supervision of Associate Litigation Counsel. This on-site role involves calendar management, document preparation, and coordination of filing and discovery tasks.

The ideal candidate will have at least two years of legal support experience, strong MS Office and Adobe skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.