Litigation Support Specialist II - 5+ Yrs Experience - Harrisburg, PA

Marshall Dennehey•Harrisburg, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Litigation Support Specialist II provides administrative and operational support to legal teams, assisting lawyers and legal professionals with document preparation, case management, and client communication. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of legal terminology and procedures. It has a minimal billing requirement of 50 hours or less. The specialist works with attorneys and may also take assignments from the paralegal assigned to the work group.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience, either through the stated experience requirement or the alternative of 5 years of administrative law firm experience.
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to formatting guidelines.
Assist with case management, including organizing documents, maintaining electronic and physical files, managing legal databases such as medical record subpoena charts, and tracking deadlines and court appearances.
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts to schedule appointments, relay messages, and provide case-status updates as directed by attorneys.
Conduct case-related fact investigation at the direction of an attorney and/or paralegal.
Provide administrative support, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing expense reports, and handling incoming calls and correspondence; tasks may be reassigned to an administrative assistant and/or project assistant on the team.
Record billable hours and assist with processing vendor invoices.
Prepare and file legal documents with courts at the direction of attorneys.
Assist in ensuring compliance with client guidelines.
Use legal software and technology tools for document management, e-discovery, and case tracking, and provide technical support to legal staff as needed.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal support staff to support efficient workflow and effective communication.