Senior Litigation Legal Assistant

Ekspert Counsel; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekspert Counsel seeks a seasoned Senior Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex commercial and high-stakes matters. Ideal candidates have large-firm or Am Law 100/200 experience and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You will draft and file pleadings, manage CM/ECF e-filings, maintain calendars, assist with discovery and trial prep, and coordinate billing and travel. Base salary ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation assistant experience in a large law firm.
• Strong e-filing experience in federal and California state courts.
• Proven ability to manage complex calendars and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys in complex federal and state court litigation.
• Draft, revise, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery.
• Manage e-filings in federal and California state courts (CM/ECF).
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor deadlines, hearings, and trials.
• Assist with discovery, document production, and trial prep.
• Prepare and edit client billing using legal billing platforms.
• Coordinate travel and expense reporting.
• Communicate professionally with courts, clients, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Litigation support

Large firm experience

e-filing (CM/ECF)

Microsoft Word advanced

Adobe Acrobat

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Position Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a seasoned Senior Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex commercial and high-stakes litigation matters. This role is ideal for a candidate with Am Law 100/200 or large firm experience who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Position Overview

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a seasoned Senior Litigation Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling complex commercial and high-stakes litigation matters. This role is ideal for a candidate with Am Law 100/200 or large firm experience who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple attorneys in complex federal and state court litigation matters.
• Draft, revise, and format pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and correspondence in compliance with court rules.
• Manage e-filings in federal and California state courts (CM/ECF required).
• Maintain litigation calendars and monitor deadlines, hearings, depositions, and trial dates.
• Assist with discovery, document production, and trial preparation (exhibits, binders, filings).
• Prepare and edit client billing using legal billing platforms (3E, InTapp, or similar).
• Coordinate travel and expense reporting.
• Communicate professionally with courts, clients, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of litigation legal assistant experience in a large law firm or Am Law 100/200 environment.
• Strong federal and California state court e-filing experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills (TOC, TOA, cross-referencing, track changes, styles).
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat and document management systems.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines.
• Highly organized with excellent proofreading and communication skills.

Compensation includes a base salary of $100,000 to $120,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.