Remote Legal Assistant – Litigation Support & Filings

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP.; Illinois; Remote; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonuses

401K

Medical benefits

Friendly environment

Zusammenfassung

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support its General Liability practice group.

The role offers remote work from any Weber Gallagher office state with a preference for candidates in NJ or PA, and requires strong PA/ NJ court practice knowledge. You will provide administrative and litigation support from inception through trial, manage calendars, filings, and organize materials for depositions and trials, while communicating

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience, preferably supporting attorneys in a defense litigation environment.
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with litigation procedures, court filings, and docket management.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively supporting multiple attorneys.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong proofreading, document formatting, and administrative skills.
• Prior experience handling Pennsylvania state and federal court filings and procedures.
• New Jersey litigation experience is a plus.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Litigation support

Defense litigation

Electronic filing

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Jobbeschreibung

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP. seeks an experienced Legal Assistant to support its General Liability practice group.

The role offers remote work from any Weber Gallagher office state with a preference for candidates in NJ or PA, and requires strong PA/ NJ court practice knowledge. You will provide administrative and litigation support from inception through trial, manage calendars, filings, and organize materials for depositions and trials, while communicating