Legal Administrative Assistant

The role

Support a team of attorneys in a litigation practice. Prepare and file court documents, manage matters and coordinate hearings, depositions and trial preparation.

What you will do

• Prepare and draft legal filings, format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact as needed
• E-file court documents in various state and federal courts
• Open new matters and assist in processing case closures
• Assist attorney with trial preparation and coordinate witnesses and experts for trial
• Manage and organize legal documents
• Coordinate and schedule hearings, conferences and depositions, and maintain attorney calendars
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in defense litigation and/or insurance defense experience
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures including drafting and formatting pleadings
• Familiarity with State and Federal court rules, including e-filing requirements
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team oriented environment supporting multiple attorneys
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent typing skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive mindset with willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges

Nice to have

• Trial experience
• Defense litigation and/or insurance defense experience

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package
• 401k match
• Generous PTO plan
• Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Access to corporate discount plans

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies must have an active, signed fee agreement dated 7/1/2024 to submit candidates

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.