Legal Assistant | Legal & Litigation Support Specialist
Core
Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys handling litigation and criminal defense cases, ensuring court deadlines are met and legal proceedings move forward efficiently.
Role type
Legal Assistant / Litigation Support Specialist
Builds
Organized case files, court calendars, and routine legal documents for US-based litigation and criminal defense matters.
Domain
Legal services (Litigation & Criminal Defense)
Required skills
Legal documentation, case management, court calendar management, client communication, document preparation, electronic file maintenance, confidentiality handling
Preferred skills
Litigation or criminal defense experience, Clio Manage, Missouri Case.net, CourtDrive, Portuguese, Spanish
Technologies
Clio Manage, Missouri Case.net, CourtDrive
Responsibilities
Communicate case updates to clients and coordinate appointments; Process and follow up on tasks assigned by attorneys after court appearances; Monitor, process, and follow up on court notices; Manage court calendars and schedule court settings; Request, collect, organize, and maintain discovery materials; Prepare routine legal documents; Review, organize, clear, and file case-related emails and legal documents; Maintain accurate, complete, and up-to-date electronic case files; Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, and attorneys; Handle sensitive client interactions with patience, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment; Complete assigned administrative and legal support tasks accurately and within established deadlines; Protect confidential and privileged information at all times.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC