Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Well-established 18 attorney law firm located in Clayton seeks a highly organized and professional commercial litigation legal assistant to join their team. The legal assistant provides critical administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional client service. The role demands excellent communication, strong technical skills, and a team-oriented mindset.

Key responsibilities include:

prepare, format, and edit legal documents, letters, pleadings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court documents; file court documents electronically, adhering to jurisdictional guidelines and deadlines; schedule and maintain attorney calendars, including court dates, client meetings, and depositions; communicate with clients professionally, responding to inquiries, scheduling appointments, and relaying messages to attorneys; organize and maintain case files, track deadlines, and assist with e-discovery processes;

perform general office tasks, including managing correspondence, arranging travel, and supporting billing processes; and conduct basic legal research using tools like Lexis Nexis to support case preparation.

Qualifications:

minimum of 3 years of legal assistant/secretarial experience in a law firm preferred;
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field preferred; experience with e-discovery processes and tools preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe, and Lexis Nexis; and strong typing skills with high accuracy and speed. Good salary! Full benefit includes performance- based bonuses, health, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, retirement plan with employer matching, and opportunities for professional growth.

If interested, please e-mail resume/ a Word attachment to jmacke.