Remote Litigation Legal Assistant - Defense

Weber Gallagher Simpson Stapleton Fires & Newby LLP.; Williamstown (NJ); Remote; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical benefits

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 Weber Gallagher location with preferred NJ/PA residence.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading legal documents, electronic court filings, calendar management, deposition prep, and liaison with clients and courts. 5+ years in defense litigation and prior law firm experience are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Legal Assistant experience in defense litigation.
• Prior law firm experience preferred.
• Experience with litigation procedures, court filings, and docket management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• New Jersey litigation experience is a plus. Pennsylvania filings experience helpful.

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

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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 Weber Gallagher location with preferred NJ/PA residence.

Responsibilities include drafting and proofreading legal documents, electronic court filings, calendar management, deposition prep, and liaison with clients and courts. 5+ years in defense litigation and prior law firm experience are highly valued.