Legal Assistant - Trial & Defense
Core
Provide secretarial and administrative support to a trial and litigation team, managing high-volume legal documents, court filings, and case logistics.
Role type
Legal Assistant (Trial & Defense)
Builds
Legal documents, pleadings, and court filings for state and federal courts
Domain
Legal services / Litigation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Legal document preparation, court filing procedures, calendar management, proofreading, expense reporting, travel arrangements, Microsoft Office suite, iManage/FileSite proficiency
Preferred skills
Creative problem solving, initiative, attention to detail, confidentiality handling
Responsibilities
Create and proofread complex legal documents and pleadings; file pleadings with state and federal courts; maintain calendars for hearings and deadlines; assist in trial preparation; organize case files; handle travel and expense reporting
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on support