Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Evolve Workforce Solutions, Potomac, MD, United States
Evolve Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigation Administrative Assistant to support a high-volume Litigation practice group. This role involves providing critical administrative support, handling legal filings, managing deadlines, and preparing standard legal documents. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in both state and federal court filings and must be capable of managing large volumes of mail and client notices.
What's in it for You:
- Generous Wage and Benefits Package: Competitive compensation that reflects your experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside a 401(k) with profit sharing.
- Paid time off, including holidays, bereavement, and parental leave, plus resources focused on health and well-being.
- A dynamic, team-oriented environment with opportunities for growth and development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys specializing in complex commercial litigation.
- Draft, type, proofread, and edit legal documents, including pleadings and correspondence.
- Organize and manage case files, ensuring documents are accessible and properly filed.
- Coordinate with clients, court personnel, and other parties involved in litigation.
- Handle electronic filing (e-filing) of court documents in state and federal courts (MD, DC, VA).
- Schedule and manage meetings, depositions, hearings, and attorney calendars.
- Maintain digital and physical files, including pleadings and discovery documents.
- Provide general secretarial and administrative assistance as needed.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of administrative or secretarial experience in commercial litigation.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and court rules related to litigation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Word) and document management software (i-Manage experience is a plus).
- Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts (MD, DC, VA).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Typing proficiency.
- Full-time availability, with in-office attendance required.
About the Firm
This prestigious law firm, represented by Evolve Workforce Solutions, is known for its excellent reputation in creditors rights litigation. The firm provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, offering its employees the resources and opportunities to thrive professionally.
Apply now to join this team and contribute to the continued success of the firms respected legal practice!