Junior Legal Administrative Assistant

Position Title: Junior Legal Administrative Assistant

We are seeking a detail-oriented Junior Legal Administrative Assistant to support a busy commercial litigation practice at a nationally recognized law firm. In this role, you will provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys, coordinate court filings, manage legal documents, maintain calendars, and help keep complex matters moving efficiently from start to finish.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoys supporting high-performing attorneys, and is eager to build a long-term career with a collaborative and highly respected firm.

The ideal candidate is an organized, proactive legal professional with at least two years of commercial litigation experience who can work independently, manage competing priorities, and deliver exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support two litigation partners with daily administrative and legal support
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Coordinate and manage state and federal court filings
• Maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and appointments
• Schedule meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements
• Prepare new client intake and conflict documentation
• Manage electronic and physical case files using document management systems
• Coordinate billing activities, expense reports, and attorney time entries
• Maintain client records and legal documentation
• Edit, convert, combine, and organize PDF documents
• Utilize DocuSign and firm-approved document-sharing platforms
• Collaborate with legal assistants and support staff to ensure an efficient workflow
• Assist with overflow work and provide team support as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of complex commercial litigation experience
• Experience with both state and federal e-filing
• Ability to research local court rules and judge-specific filing requirements
• Experience using document management systems such as NetDocs
• Experience using time and billing software such as Elite
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to use standard office equipment like Copitrak, printers, scanners, etc.
• Professional communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Benefits

• Hybrid schedule after training (3 days in office)
• Competitive salary
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with generous employer contributions and matching
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 12-weeks paid Parental leave
• Annual performance reviews and merit increases
• Long-term career advancement opportunities
• Inclusive, collaborative workplace with strong employee resource groups
• Transgender-Inclusive Benefits
• Travel & Lodging Benefits ($10,000 per covered member)
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts
• Access to Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Fertility and Family Planning Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Adoption and Surrogacy Expense Assistance
• Bright Horizons Family Care Services

If you're looking to grow your litigation career with a nationally respected law firm that values collaboration, development, and excellence, we encourage you to apply!

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