Job Description
Job Title: Legal Assistant (Litigation Support)
Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Location: Potomac MD
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant with litigation experience to support our legal team. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys in preparing legal documents, managing case files, coordinating schedules, and ensuring smooth communication with clients and courts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, proofread, and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery materials
- Maintain and organize case files, both physical and electronic
- Coordinate attorney calendars, schedule depositions, and court appearances
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel
- Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings
- Assist with trial preparation and document management
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in litigation
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.