Legal Assistant

Civil Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Salary: $50,000–$90,000, based on experience

Position Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established law firm in Indianapolis seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Legal Assistant to join its team. This is a great opportunity for a legal support professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment and is comfortable managing cases from initial filing through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling civil litigation matters
• Draft, format, proofread, and revise correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents, and other legal materials
• Prepare and coordinate state and federal court filings, including electronic filing
• Maintain attorney calendars and track hearings, depositions, court appearances, deadlines, and other key dates
• Assist with discovery, including organizing documents, preparing materials, and coordinating responses
• Coordinate depositions, meetings, hearings, and trial-related logistics
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other outside parties
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, pleadings, and supporting materials
• Handle general administrative responsibilities including scheduling, correspondence, document management, and expense-related tasks

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant or legal secretary experience preferred
• Prior civil litigation experience strongly preferred
• Experience with state and/or federal court filings and e-filing
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, court deadlines, and legal terminology
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple attorneys, matters, and deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong proofreading skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other support staff

Additional Information:

Personal Time Off (PTO) is offered on an accrual basis up to 184 hours a year, 13 Paid Holidays, and up to 6 weeks of Paid Parental Leave. PTO and holiday hours are prorated based on hire date within the calendar year.

Paid Sick Leave

Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical, dental, vision, term life and AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, wellness plans, and a 401k plan

Annual discretionary bonus based on individual performance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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