Job Overview – Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid)
Compensation: $75,000 – $85,000/year
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Atlantic Group is hiring a Litigation Legal Assistant (Hybrid) in Philadelphia, PA for our client. In this role, you will support attorneys with litigation coordination, court filings, legal document preparation, calendar management, and case file organization within a busy law firm environment. You will also assist with matter intake, trial preparation, and day-to-day legal operations while ensuring accuracy, discretion, and timely execution across the practice.
Responsibilities as the Litigation Legal Assistant:
- Legal Document Support: Draft, format, proofread, and manage legal documents, correspondence, presentations, and other materials under attorney supervision.
- Calendar & Deadline Management: Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, depositions, court appearances, and filing deadlines, and coordinate related logistics.
- Court Filings & Litigation Support: Prepare and file legal documents electronically while supporting state and federal court filing requirements and general litigation needs.
- Case & Matter Management: Maintain organized case files, assist with new matter intake and conflict checks, and ensure key documents and records are up to date.
- Administrative & Team Support: Process invoices and expenses, assist with trial and deposition materials, and provide responsive support to attorneys and internal teams.
Qualifications for the Litigation Legal Assistant:
- Experience: 2+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant, legal secretary, or litigation support professional within a law firm environment is required.
- Industry Knowledge: Experience supporting litigation matters with knowledge of state and federal court filing procedures, motion practice, and general case management processes is required.
- Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, PDF document tools, redlining software such as Workshare Compare, document management systems, and electronic court filing platforms is strongly preferred.
- Skills & Attributes: Strong attention to detail, discretion, sound judgment, communication skills, time management, and the ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a fast-paced legal environment are essential.
Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.