Senior Legal Assistant – Commercial Litigation (Onsite)

Green Key Resources; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Key Resources is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for a busy Commercial Litigation practice. This full-time, on-site role supports attorneys with court filings, document prep, and case management in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, strong organization, and excellent communication, with proficiency in MS Word and iManage. E-filing in multiple courts is required, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• 5+ years of legal assistant, legal secretary, or administrative support experience within a litigation practice.
• Hands-on experience with e-filing pleadings in Maryland, DC, and Virginia state and federal courts.
• Strong knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and litigation-related court rules.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Experience with document management systems; iManage experience is a plus.
• Ability to learn and use litigation software and technology effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Ability to work independently while remaining responsive to attorney and team needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to attorneys specializing in complex commercial litigation.
• Prepare and submit electronic filings in Maryland, DC, and Virginia state and federal courts.
• Virginia e-filing experience is required.
• Type, format, and proofread pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Organize and maintain case files, including discovery materials and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate with clients, court personnel, and other parties involved in litigation.
• Maintain accurate digital and physical files.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, hearings, and other appointments.
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, litigation dates, and reminders.
• Support attorneys with day-to-day administrative and litigation-related needs.

Skills

Court filings

Attention to detail

Calendar management

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

iManage

e-filing systems

Job description

Green Key Resources is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for a busy Commercial Litigation practice. This full-time, on-site role supports attorneys with court filings, document prep, and case management in Maryland, DC, and Virginia.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in litigation support, strong organization, and excellent communication, with proficiency in MS Word and iManage. E-filing in multiple courts is required, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced