Remote Defense Litigation Legal Assistant

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

401K

Medical benefits

Friendly office environment

Job summary

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support our General Liability practice group. The role offers remote work from any Weber Gallagher office state, with preference for NJ or PA residents.

Candidates should have 5+ years of defense litigation support and strong PA state/federal court familiarity. NJ experience is a plus. The Legal Assistant will handle administrative and litigation tasks from inception through trial, coordinating with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably supporting defense litigation.
• Experience with litigation procedures, court filings, and docket management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to assigned attorneys.
• Prepare, revise, format, and proofread correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Assist with electronic filing of documents with state and federal courts.
• Maintain attorney calendars and docket deadlines, including court appearances, depositions, and other case-related dates.
• Organize and maintain electronic case files and documents.
• Assist with scheduling depositions, meetings, conferences, and other case-related matters.
• Prepare and organize materials for depositions, hearings, and trials, including exhibits and trial binders.
• Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties as needed.
• Monitor deadlines and provide reminders to attorneys as appropriate.
• Provide additional administrative support and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal experience

Defense litigation

Litigation procedures

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

MS Office

Proofreading

Pennsylvania filings

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support our General Liability practice group. The role offers remote work from any Weber Gallagher office state, with preference for NJ or PA residents.

Candidates should have 5+ years of defense litigation support and strong PA state/federal court familiarity. NJ experience is a plus. The Legal Assistant will handle administrative and litigation tasks from inception through trial, coordinating with