Remote Legal Assistant — Defense Litigation Support

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP.; Muncie (IN); Remote; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

Job summary

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support its General Liability practice. The role offers remote work from any state where the firm has an office, with preference for New Jersey or Pennsylvania residents.

You will provide administrative and litigation support from inception through trial, coordinating filings and calendar management. The position requires 5+ years of defense litigation experience, strong organizational and communication

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably in defense litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting multiple attorneys.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

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

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support its General Liability practice. The role offers remote work from any state where the firm has an office, with preference for New Jersey or Pennsylvania residents.

You will provide administrative and litigation support from inception through trial, coordinating filings and calendar management. The position requires 5+ years of defense litigation experience, strong organizational and communication