Legal Administrative Assistant/Litigation

Job Description:

• Manage complex attorney calendars; coordinate deadlines, filings, and follow-up reminders. balance multiple concurrent matters and execute scheduling and logistics with precision. Greet clients and visitors, escort them to the appropriate location, and ensure a professional, welcoming experience.
• Serve as primary client contact in person and by phone; maintain clear communication with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Provide administrative support: draft/ proofread correspondence and legal documents; prepare engagement letters; create and maintain legal files and indices.
• Handle time entry; manage matter intake, conflict checks, and opening/closing procedures. Prepare, process, and track client billing in collaboration with attorneys, clients, and the Accounting department; maintain standardized matter lists (including client/matter numbers, descriptions, function codes, and related data) and ensure accuracy and completeness of billing information.
• Process expenses and ensure timely and accurate entry.
• Arrange travel and meetings, including calls and calendar appointments and meeting materials
• Support business development: coordinate with the Marketing department on materials, attorney bios, client packets; manage CRM/contact lists and outreach tracking.
• Collaborate with Word Processing, Billing, Office Services, IT and other departments to resolve administrative needs.
• Assist with onboarding for new attorneys and staff, including scheduling and materials preparation.
• Maintain a good working relations with cluster mates and assist with overflow of work as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• 3–5 years’ experience providing administrative support to litigation attorneys in a law firm.
• Experience with filing in federal and other courts required.  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required, specifically with Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in all firm technology including Cisco Jabber, Zoom, Intapp and iManage; adapts quickly to new technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication and professional client service skills across all levels of firm personnel.
• Highly organized with excellent time management, accuracy, and attention to detail; performs well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and anticipates needs effectively.
• Works independently and collaboratively; handles pressure and shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment with sensitive and confidential information.