Litigation Legal Assistant #37625
Legal Philadelphia, PA
Contract Feb 11, 2025
Legal
Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant
Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join our client in a hybrid role based in Philadelphia, PA. This temporary/contract position offers an hourly pay of $30-$38 and requires the candidate to be onsite two days per week. The Litigation Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative and legal support to attorneys, including managing case files, drafting correspondence, coordinating schedules, and assisting with court filings. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.
Compensation:
Work Schedule:
Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Legal Assistant:
Qualifications and Skills for the Litigation Legal Assistant:
Why Join Us?
As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting attorneys and ensuring the smooth operation of litigation cases. This role offers flexible hours, a hybrid work setup, and valuable experience in a legal environment.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join our client in a hybrid role based in Philadelphia, PA. This temporary/contract position offers an hourly pay of $30-$38 and requires the candidate to be onsite two days per week. The Litigation Legal Assistant will provide essential administrative and legal support to attorneys, including managing case files, drafting correspondence, coordinating schedules, and assisting with court filings. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced legal environment.
Compensation:
- Hourly Pay: $30 - $38 per hour
- Employment Type: Temporary/Contract
Work Schedule:
- Hours: 35 hours per week (1-hour lunch break)
- Flexible work hours
- Hybrid Schedule: Onsite in Philadelphia, PA (2 days per week), remote the remaining days
Key Responsibilities of the Litigation Legal Assistant:
- Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys in litigation matters.
- Prepare and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
- Assist with court filings and e-filing in state and federal courts.
- Maintain and organize case files, legal records, and correspondence.
- Manage attorney calendars, schedule depositions, hearings, and client meetings.
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
- Assist in preparing trial materials and assembling legal documents.
- Review and summarize legal documents, including deposition transcripts and medical records.
- Conduct basic legal research as needed.
- Handle administrative tasks such as document retrieval, billing coordination, and case updates.
Qualifications and Skills for the Litigation Legal Assistant:
- Education: Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred; Paralegal Certificate a plus.
- Experience: Minimum 2+ years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and court filing requirements.
- Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal software.
- Experience with case management software and e-filing systems preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with attorneys, clients, and court personnel.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Why Join Us?
As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting attorneys and ensuring the smooth operation of litigation cases. This role offers flexible hours, a hybrid work setup, and valuable experience in a legal environment.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.