Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation Support
About The Position
Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation Support HireNow Staffing is actively recruiting a seasoned, highly skilled Legal Administrative Assistant to join one of our valued client partners. HireNow Staffing is acting as a direct placement partner for this litigation support role within a nationally recognized law firm's litigation and dispute resolution practice . Position Overview The Legal Administrative Assistant will provide administrative and litigation support to multiple attorneys within a fast-paced litigation practice. This role requires strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple attorney calendars and deadlines simultaneously, and experience preparing litigation-related documentation. The position requires attention to detail when handling court filings, tracking litigation schedules, and ensuring that documentation complies with procedural requirements. Candidates must demonstrate experience working within litigation-focused legal environments and possess the ability to manage priorities within a deadline-driven legal practice.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience as a Legal Administrative Assistant supporting litigation practices
- Prior experience working within a law firm or corporate legal department
- Demonstrated experience managing litigation docketing and tracking case deadlines
- Experience preparing, formatting, and proofreading litigation pleadings and discovery documents
- Direct experience with electronic court filings (e-filing)
- Ability to provide administrative support to multiple attorneys simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail within deadline-driven environments
- Stable employment history with no pattern of job hopping
- Candidates without litigation-specific administrative experience will not be considered.
Nice To Haves
- Educational background in legal studies or paralegal studies
- Experience supporting litigation teams within Am Law 100 / Am Law 200 firms or strong regional law firms
- Exposure to multiple litigation practice areas
- Demonstrated ability to proactively manage attorney workflows and deadlines
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys within the litigation and dispute resolution practice
- Manage litigation calendars, including deadlines related to hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial preparation
- Prepare, format, and proofread litigation documents including pleadings, discovery materials, and related filings
- Coordinate electronic filing (e-filing) of legal documents with courts and applicable jurisdictions
- Maintain organized case files and document management systems
- Assist attorneys with scheduling, correspondence, and case coordination activities
- Track case deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and internal procedures
- Support attorneys across multiple matters while maintaining accuracy and timeliness
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Standard 37.5-hour workweek (Monday through Friday)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
