Case Assistant - Litigation
About The Position
The Case Assistant will support the firm’s Litigation Practice Team by providing administrative and litigation support to attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals. This role works closely with the litigation team to assist with all phases of case management, including document preparation, court filings, trial preparation, scheduling, and matter organization. This position also supports the day-to-day operations of the practice by assisting with client intake, billing and time entry, travel coordination, document management, legal research, and processing litigation-related invoices and expenses. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a professional, responsive, and service-oriented approach. Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with attorneys, staff, clients, and vendors are essential.
Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience supporting litigation attorneys or working within a litigation practice group
- Construction litigation experience
- Experience with trial preparation
- Experience with legal document formatting
- Experience with court filing procedures
- Experience with document management systems
- Bachelor's degree
Responsibilities
- Preparing, formatting, proofreading, and filing pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
- Maintaining electronic case files
- Coordinating document service and e-filings in state and federal courts
- Managing litigation deadlines and calendars
- Assisting with the preparation of exhibits, binders, and materials for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
- Assisting with client intake
- Assisting with billing and time entry
- Assisting with travel coordination
- Assisting with document management
- Assisting with legal research
- Processing litigation-related invoices and expenses
Benefits
- Medical (HMO/PPO plans)
- Dental (HMO/PPO plans)
- Vision
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives
- 401(k) profit-sharing program
- Generous paid time off policy
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
