Legal Assistant Business Litigation

We are hiring an experienced Legal Assistant to support a busy business litigation team handling complex commercial matters in state and federal court. This is not an entry-level role. You must be comfortable supporting multiple litigators in a fast-paced environment and managing litigation tasks without heavy oversight.

Important: This role carries an 800 billable-hour expectation per year, which is significantly lower than standard litigation support roles. It is designed for experienced professionals who want substantive work without burnout-level billables.

This role is best suited for a senior litigation legal assistant or a legal secretary with strong substantive litigation experience.

Must-Have Experience

You should have 7+ years of experience supporting attorneys in civil / commercial litigation, including:

• Drafting and formatting pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence
• State and federal e-filing without reliance on a full-service filing vendor
• Managing attorney calendars and litigation deadlines
• Coordinating with courts, clients, and opposing counsel
• Supporting multiple attorneys with different working styles
• Preparing materials for mediations, arbitrations, and trials

Required:

• Business or commercial litigation experience
• Strong attention to detail and deadline management

Preferred:

• Bankruptcy litigation experience

• Support attorneys handling complex business and commercial litigation
• Draft, proofread, and format litigation documents
• Handle state and federal court filings
• Track deadlines and manage calendars
• Coordinate litigation logistics and communications
• Assist with trial, mediation, and arbitration preparation