Litigation Legal Assistant

Description We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In this role, you will support attorneys by managing legal documents, coordinating schedules, and ensuring the smooth operation of litigation processes. This position requires a proactive individual with strong communication and multitasking skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Create, format, edit, and finalize a variety of legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and reports.

- Open new case files, conduct conflicts checks, organize file setups, and maintain litigation profiles and glance sheets.

- Prepare and file legal pleadings, including appearances, answers, and motions, in state and federal courts.

- Organize and maintain calendars for trial dates, depositions, arbitrations, inspections, and other litigation-related events.

- Manage incoming mail, track daily time entries, and process vendor invoices for payment.

- Coordinate attorney schedules, travel arrangements, and expense reporting with precision.

- Review and edit prebills to ensure compliance with client billing guidelines. Requirements - Proficiency in e-Filing systems and processes.

- Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and legal terminology.

- Experience with calendar management and scheduling in a legal setting.

- Familiarity with court filing requirements for state and federal jurisdictions.

- Excellent organizational and time management skills.

- Ability to multitask and prioritize in a deadline-driven environment.

- High attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and proofreading.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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