V105C - Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Duck

2d•$1,150 - $1,220•Remote

About The Position

Join Job Duck as a Litigation Legal Assistant supporting a busy legal team with a strong focus on civil litigation. The role helps keep matters running smoothly by managing filings, legal documents, deadlines, client communication, and attorney support so the legal team can focus on moving cases forward. It is suited to an experienced litigation professional with strong organizational judgment, initiative, and the ability to prioritize competing demands. The position involves regular communication with clients and team members while ensuring work is accurate, timely, and organized. The role is fully remote and full-time, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CST. Monthly compensation is $1,150 to $1,220 USD.

Requirements

English fluency.
Strong prior legal assistant experience with civil litigation.
Hands-on experience drafting and preparing pleadings.
Experience managing legal filings and deadlines.
Experience accurately tracking and recording billable time.
Strong written and verbal client communication skills.
Typing fluency and strong document preparation skills.
Comfort taking initiative, asking questions, and moving matters forward.
Comfort receiving clear and direct professional feedback.
Ability to appropriately handle confidential client and case information.

Nice To Haves

Smokeball CRM experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Handle electronic filing and service of pleadings and other legal documents.
Draft, proofread, format, and prepare pleadings, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
Communicate proactively with attorneys and team members about deadlines, case developments, pending tasks, and potential issues.
Take ownership of assigned work and move litigation matters forward without repeated reminders.
Assist with call coverage by answering, screening, and routing calls when needed.
Track court and matter deadlines to help prevent missed filings and last-minute time pressures.
Communicate professionally with clients regarding case status, document requests, onboarding, and next steps.
Assist with new client onboarding and maintain accurate, organized client and case records.
Track and record billable time accurately and consistently.
Organize electronic client files, case records, legal correspondence, and supporting documentation.
Flag potential issues, missing information, and approaching deadlines early.
Provide general administrative and legal support wherever the production team needs assistance.
Follow established firm procedures while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, professional communication, and timely task completion.
Manage attorney calendars and keep appointments, legal deadlines, and case-related commitments current.