Evening Legal Assistant

Overview

This role provides after-hours support to attorneys across litigation, wealth management, and corporate practice areas during evening hours (5:00 PM–12:00 AM). The Legal Assistant will help ensure seamless case support, document preparation, and strong client service in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

Litigation Practice Support

• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Manage case files, including document organization, indexing, and filing
• Coordinate and support discovery processes (document production, deposition preparation, exhibit management)
• Assist with trial and hearing preparation, including binders, exhibits, and logistics

Corporate Practice Support

• Collaborate with evening team members to prepare, revise, and proofread corporate documents
• Prepare signature packets and compile executed agreements
• Provide general administrative support for corporate matters as needed

Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide after-hours coverage for attorney and client needs
• Proofread, format, and style complex legal documents to firm standards
• Prepare Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents, or demonstrate strong aptitude for learning document production processes and procedures
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information
• Coordinate with daytime staff to ensure continuity of work and handoffs

Requirements

Experience

• 5+ years of legal assistant experience, with significant exposure to litigation
• Demonstrated experience supporting corporate or transactional practice areas

Technical Skills

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including document styling and redlining
• Experience with document management systems (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments)
• Familiarity with litigation support tools

Core Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, especially under tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during evening hours
• Ability to collaborate with other evening staff to assess priorities and ensure work is completed in order of importance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and problem-solving ability

Work Authorization

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future).

Compensation & Benefits

• Anticipated pay range: $80,000 - $110,000
• Discretionary bonus eligibility based on performance
• Comprehensive health and well-being benefits
• Personal and professional development, career growth opportunities, and a supportive environment

Location

• United States