Legal Assistant - Litigation
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JobgetherLegal services
Based in United States, U.S. Pacific Time scheduleFull-Time
Salary not disclosed
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Job Details
- Languages
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Required Skills
- Microsoft OfficeGoogle Workspace
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Litigation Assistant, or in a similar legal or administrative support role is preferred.
- Plaintiff-side litigation experience is an advantage but is not required.
- Have strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy with legal documentation, records, deadlines, and case information.
- Have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Manage multiple priorities and active matters while meeting deadlines.
- Work independently, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, and collaborate with a legal team.
- Use professional judgment and discretion with confidential legal and client information.
- Be comfortable communicating and following up by phone and email, and incorporating feedback.
- Be familiar with, or willing to work with, practice management systems, CRM platforms, VOIP phone systems, email and calendar tools, internal communication platforms, and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate client, case, contact, and matter records in practice management and CRM systems.
- Organize, label, maintain, and review legal files and case documentation.
- Prepare basic legal documents, correspondence, forms, and pleadings using approved templates and case-specific information.
- Manage calendars for hearings, meetings, deadlines, and case-related events, and communicate pending tasks.
- Provide administrative and legal support across multiple active matters while balancing priorities.
- Support prospective client screening, scheduling, and follow-up, including approximately three to four outbound follow-up calls per week when required.
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties by phone and email, and follow up on documentation and case requirements.
- Take notes during meetings and case discussions, assist with case timelines, review documents, and maintain confidentiality.
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