Litigation Legal Assistant
Litigation Legal Assistant
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Job Description
HCMP is currently seeking an experienced full-time litigation legal assistant. Our litigation team practices in all areas of dispute resolution including trial and appellate litigation arbitration mediation and regulatory proceedings in matters involving corporate and business disputes; employment law; creditors rights bankruptcy and insolvency; unfair trade practices; securities; product liability; intellectual property; eminent domain and inverse condemnation; and land use and real estate. Our team also enjoys working together on pro bono litigation for individuals and entities who have suffered injustice but cannot afford legal representation.
Successful litigation assistant candidates must be reliable be able to work as a part of a team possess strong attention to detail exercise excellent organizational skills be able to handle multiple projects and take pride in providing the highest-quality work product. Excellent communication skills including writing editing proofreading and typing are necessary. Knowledge of local state and federal court rules is strongly preferred.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Managing federal and state court filings (ECF) and coordinating service
- Formatting proofreading and finalizing correspondence briefs pleadings and discovery material
- Maintaining files from open to close including conducting conflict checks and new matter opening
- Docketing calendaring and tracking deadlines
- Communicating with clients opposing counsel court staff and court reporters
Desired qualifications:
- Prior substantive working experience in a litigation support role
- Ability to handle cases from pre-suit through trial as well as experience with court procedures and e-filing
- Knowledge of local state federal and appellate court rules and Office of the Hearing Examiner procedural rules
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications (especially Word Excel and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
- Prior experience with docketing software experience is helpful
- Proficiency in document management and timekeeping systems
- Strong proofreading skills; attention to detail and accuracy is a must
- Strong organizational prioritization and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within tight deadlines
Compensation Hybrid Work & Other Benefits
The estimated salary range for this role is $65000-$105000 depending on experience and qualifications with bonus-earning potential and is based on the desired experience range at the time of this posting. We offer several market-leading benefits and perks including hybrid work fully subsidized medical and dental premiums a generous 401(k) profit sharing program commuter expense assistance a sabbatical program and paid parental leave among others. Please visit our Professional Staff careers page for more information.
This position is eligible for hybrid work. We strongly encourage a minimum of one day per week worked in our office preferably Tuesdays. Business needs may necessitate different or additional in-office days beyond our policy. Our hybrid work policies are subject to change depending on firm and practice needs.
Commitment to Diversity
At HCMP we firmly believe that our commitment to teamwork on behalf of our clients is intricately connected with our dedication to promoting diversity equity inclusion and accessibility. We recognize the immense value in fostering a team that includes not only individuals from different races ethnicities genders ages religions sexual orientations cultures and abilities but also those with many diverse backgrounds and experiences. As part of our commitment to diversity we earned initial Mansfield Rule Certification in 2023 and continue to make meaningful progress in diversifying law firm leadership through ongoing Mansfield participation. Visit our Diversity website to learn more about our diversity efforts and achievements.
Application Process
Click the apply button above or below to apply. Please upload a resume and a cover letter with your application.
Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age disability military service obligations veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests
Applicants with disabilities may contact HCMP Human Resources by telephone fax e-mail mail or other means to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Human Resources at (main) (fax) or
Employment Type
Full-Time
