Legal Assistant
25 days ago
Broken Arrow
Job DescriptionThe Opportunity: Legal Assistant Email resumes to: the Firm Our esteemed client is a prestigious, full-service law firm known for its collaborative culture, high-profile clientele, and commitment to excellence. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to support a dynamic team of litigation attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a firm that values professionalism, innovation, and a strong team-oriented environment.Key Responsibilities • Provide high-level administrative and legal support to litigation attorneys and paralegals, • Prepare, format, proofread, and edit legal documents including pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence, • File documents electronically with federal and state courts (including ECF and other court filing systems), • Manage attorney calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate court deadlines and appearances, • Maintain and organize case files, discovery materials, and litigation databases, • Handle time entry, billing processes, expense reimbursements, and other administrative tasks, • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, vendors, and internal departments, • Assist with trial preparation, including compiling exhibits and managing logistics, • Prioritize and manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environmentQualifications, • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a legal secretary, preferably with a focus on litigation, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and legal software, • Strong knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, and legal terminology, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • High level of organization, attention to detail, and ability to work independently, • Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment, • Familiarity with document management systems and e-discovery tools is a plus