Legal Administrative Assistant - Litigation

About this role

Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation

Location: Worcester, MA

Compensation: $72,800–$93,600 annually

Schedule: Hybrid – 4 Days In Office / 1 Day Remote

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM

Experience: 5+ Years Preferred

Practice Area: Litigation

Position Overview

A well-established regional law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support attorneys within its Litigation practice.

This position is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented legal professional who can manage multiple priorities, anticipate attorney needs, and provide high-level administrative support in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

• 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

The position offers a competitive base salary of $72,800–$93,600 , depending on experience and qualifications, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities