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Evening Legal Assistant

Litigation Practice Support

• Prepare, proofread, and finalize legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, subpoenas, and correspondence
• Manage case files, including document organization, indexing, and filing
• Coordinate and support discovery processes (document production, deposition preparation, exhibit management)
• Assist with trial and hearing preparation, including binders, exhibits, and logistics

Corporate Practice Support

• Collaborate with evening team members to prepare, revise and proofread corporate documents
• Prepare signature packets and compile executed agreements
• Provide general administrative support for corporate matters as needed

Administrative & Operational Support

• Provide after-hours coverage for attorney and client needs
• Proofread, format, and style complex legal documents to firm standards
• Proficiency in preparing Tables of Authorities and Tables of Contents, or a strong aptitude for learning document production processes and procedures
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information
• Coordinate with daytime staff to ensure continuity of work and handoffs

Qualifications

• Experience:
  • 5+ years of legal assistant experience, with significant exposure to litigation
  • Demonstrated experience supporting corporate or transactional practice areas
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), including document styling and redlining
  • Experience with document management systems (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments)
  • Familiarity with litigation support tools
• Core Competencies:
  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills, especially under tight deadlines
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision during evening hours
  • Ability to collaborate with other evening staff members to assess priorities and ensure all work is completed in order of importance
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Sound judgment and problem-solving ability

Work Authorization:

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future).