Litigation Legal Assistant
Atlanta, GA 30326 (Buckhead)
LHH Recruitment Solutions is supporting a search for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join a highly regarded, Am Law-ranked firm in Atlanta. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation supporting busy litigation teams in a mid-size to large law firm environment.
Primary Responsibilities:-
Provide daily support to multiple civil litigation attorneys handling complex matters
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Manage heavy calendaring, court deadlines, and docket tracking across multiple cases
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Coordinate depositions, hearings, meetings, and travel arrangements
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Prepare, draft, and format legal documents, pleadings, and discovery materials
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Handle state and federal e-filing across jurisdictions
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Maintain case files, monitor deadlines, and ensure accurate case management
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Process expense reimbursements and assist with billing and time entry needs
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Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, and court personnel
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Support trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and filings
Minimum Qualifications:-
3+ years of recent law firm civil litigation defense support experience is required
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Background supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced practice
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Experience with state and federal e-filing is required
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Trial preparation experience is required
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Strong exposure to general commercial or business litigation, including areas such as complex tort defense, real estate litigation, breach of contract, or financial disputes
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Experience in plaintiff personal injury, family law, or criminal defense environments will not align with this practice
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal document management systems
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Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize competing deadlines
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Minimum typing speed of 55 WPM
Additional Details:-
1 day remote flexibility available after successful onboarding period
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Compensation is commensurate with experience, practice alignment, and tenure
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Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and paid holidays
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Criminal background check and professional references required
This is a strong opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing civil litigation team with sophisticated work and long-term growth potential.
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Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $90,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Holly Hilderhoff
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Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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