Litigation Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Perform responsible and confidential secretarial work and routine administrative duties for attorneys
• Transcribe real-time dictation, correspondence, and confidential memoranda
• Type a variety of legal documents from rough and oral drafts with strong proofreading
• Handle Court E-Filings and distribute filings from dockets to appropriate attorneys
• Manage incoming emails, file documents in iManage, and process outgoing mail
• Maintain and confirm daily work calendars, meetings, and depositions
• Assist with travel arrangements, internal correspondence, and attorney reimbursements
• Meet weekly/monthly time entry and client billing deadlines, including processing vendor invoices
• Maintain attorneys' legal, confidential, and administrative files

Requirements

• 10-15 years of litigation legal assistant experience
• Minimum typing speed of 70 words per minute
• Comprehensive knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and modern legal office practices
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Outlook, and Excel (including redline comparisons)
• Experience with iManage and E-filing
• Experience with digital dictation software (BigHand is a plus)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Benefits

• Firm-paid basic life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax contribution options
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses
• Access to employee assistance programs and behavioral health services
• Firm-paid back-up child/elder care, academic support, and pet care programs
• Tax-advantaged 529 College Savings Plan

About the Company

McCarter & English, LLP is a leading law firm providing a wide range of legal services across multiple industries and practice areas. We are committed to excellence in client service and fostering a professional environment for our legal and support staff.