Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Seeking an exceptional Litigation Legal Assistant
to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a highly sophisticated senior litigation partner in an extremely fast-paced, high-demand practice. This role requires a polished, proactive, and intensely detail-oriented professional who thrives under pressure, can manage a heavy workload with precision, and is comfortable working overtime as needed to support a desk billing approximately 4,000 hours annually. Ideal candidates will possess strong judgment, unwavering focus, discretion, and the stamina to succeed in a rigorous environment suited for only the most serious legal support professionals.
The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong experience handling complex commercial litigation documents. Experience with Labor & Employment matters is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, revise, proofread, and compare legal documents
- Prepare and file documents electronically with state and federal courts
- Create Tables of Authorities, indexes, and hyperlinking for court filings
- Manage and edit PDF documents, including redactions and formatting
- Reformat employee handbooks, manuals, and related documentation
- Utilize Excel for data entry, spreadsheet creation, and data comparison
- Assemble binders, manuals, and other case-related materials
- Maintain attorney calendars and docket court deadlines
- Work within document management and attorney timekeeping systems
Qualifications:
- Prior legal assistant/secretarial experience in commercial litigation
- Strong knowledge of litigation document preparation and court filing procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel
- Experience with document management and calendaring systems
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
