Litigation Assistant

Overview

Support the litigation team by assisting attorneys and paralegals with day-to-day case and trial preparation activities. This role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence
• Organize and maintain case files, ensuring documents are accurately filed and easily accessible
• Assist with discovery by gathering and summarizing evidence, organizing responses, and creating discovery binders
• Maintain and monitor case calendars, tracking deadlines, appointments, and hearings and communicating updates to the legal team
• Serve as a point of contact for clients by providing case progress updates and supporting client inquiries as needed
• Assist with trial preparation, including creating exhibits and organizing trial binders
• Conduct basic legal research as instructed and summarize findings for attorneys

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Prior experience working in a U.S. legal environment is required
• Personal injury law experience is preferred; employment law experience will be considered a strong plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a customer-service-oriented approach
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with legal research databases is preferred
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to support team members in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $4 - $5 an hour
• Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy balance between personal and professional life
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development

Location

Not specified