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Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation
Coastal Wave Recruiting. Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys .
Posted 10/8/2026full-timeWorcester • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,800 - $93,600 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in providing administrative support to litigation attorneys, including proficiency in legal document preparation, electronic filing systems, and managing attorney calendars. Exhibits strong organizational, communication, and confidentiality skills essential for a fast-paced legal environment.
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Legal Administrative Assistant ExperienceKnowledge of Court ProceduresMicrosoft Office ProficiencyDocument Management SystemsExcellent Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Legal Document PreparationElectronic Filing SystemsCalendar ManagementExpense ReportingTime-Entry Systems
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsProfessionalismDiscretionJudgmentTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointBilling Systems
Industry Keywords
Litigation SupportClient CommunicationCourt FilingsDeposition CoordinationConfidentiality
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide comprehensive administrative support to litigation attorneys
- Prepare, revise, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, and other materials
- Assist with electronic filings in state and federal courts
- Maintain attorney calendars and track court dates, filing deadlines, meetings, and other critical dates
- Coordinate depositions, hearings, trials, client meetings, and conference calls
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical client files
- Assist with opening new matters, conflict checks, and engagement documentation
- Prepare expense reports, process invoices, and assist with monthly billing
- Coordinate attorney travel and prepare itineraries
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and outside parties
- Provide administrative backup and support to other attorneys and practice groups as needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- 5+ years of legal administrative assistant experience, preferably supporting litigation attorneys
- Knowledge of state and federal court procedures and electronic filing systems
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with document management, time-entry, and billing systems
- Excellent proofreading, grammar, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deadlines while maintaining accuracy
- Strong judgment, professionalism, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities