Legal Assistant

Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell is a busy civil litigation law firm looking for an efficient, organized Legal Assistant. Some experience in a law firm, and preferably as a legal assistant in a civil litigation firm, is preferred, but we are willing to mentor and train the right person. We are looking for team players with pride and passion in their work.

HHMR is an extremely collegial firm with a great working environment. Come join us!

• Handle incoming and outgoing filings through CCEF and other court and arbitration platforms
• Calendar court and other case deadlines
• Communicate with clients, insurance companies, and experts
• Draft certain pleadings
• Review/edit letters and pleadings

• Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs
• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
• Candidates should be able to type at least 50 words per minute
• Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work full-time in the office. This is not a remote position, but can turn into a hybrid position for the right candidate after the first 6 months
• Experience working with Microsoft Office products
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a civil law firm environment as a legal assistant or paralegal
• An associate’s degree or some college is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is necessary
• Newly certified paralegals are encouraged to apply. Every firm has different terminology for its support staff. This may be what you think of as a paralegal position
• No Recruiters Please

• $50,000+ yearly DOE