Legal Assistant-Global Law Firm

Global Am Law 100 law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support 2 litigation attorneys and 1 real estate attorney. The firm is best known for its strong complex commercial litigation practice, employment defense work, and broad industry-focused services across the U.S., Asia, and Europe. The Legal Assistant will handle all aspects of litigation and trial preparation support, including document management, court filings, scheduling, and client coordination.

• Draft, edit, and proofread pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Electronically file documents in State and Federal Courts, including last-minute and complex filings.
• Manage and monitor attorney calendars, court deadlines, and schedules, ensuring reminders and updates are communicated proactively.
• Handle client communications and serve as a liaison between clients, courts, and internal teams with professionalism.
• Organize and maintain case files (both electronic and physical), including discovery and trial binders.
• Assist in trial preparation: prepare exhibit lists, witness files, coordinate logistics, and provide on-site trial support when needed.
• Process incoming and outgoing mail; coordinate with couriers and overnight delivery services to meet filing and service deadlines.
• Arrange attorney travel and prepare detailed, accurate expense reports.
• Accurately record billable time and assist with timekeeping and billing processes.

• Minimum 5 years of legal assistant experience, with at least 3 years focused on litigation and trial support in a large law firm environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and legal technology tools (iManage/File Site, e-filing platforms, time entry systems).