Justly Prudent, a law firm based in Washington, DC, is looking for a dedicated Litigation Assistant to join our growing civil litigation and business law practice. We handle a wide variety of legal matters and are in need of a motivated point person to oversee the law office's intake processes, client relationships, various administration duties, and general office procedures. We rely heavily on technology to assist us in all aspects of the law office's operations.
The Litigation Assistant's duties and responsibilities include properly formatting technology-drafted court documents and other correspondence, assisting with discovery-related matters, regularly communicating with clients and prospective clients, drafting correspondence for clients and vendors, organizing client files, preparing routine court documents, and providing general administrative support to law office staff.
This person should be able to create and maintain a pleasant work environment, have **superb writing and communication skills**, and display high levels of organizational effectiveness, emotional intelligence, and professionalism.
**Responsibilities**
- Draft, format, and proofread routine office correspondence, simple court filings, and other general legal documents
- Properly format technology-generated court filings, discovery requests, and other legal documents
- Save, track, and organize filed court documents and other case-related information into appropriate client files
- Provide general office support for attorneys and stuff, such as tracking and processing payment for invoices and organizing client files
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, calls, and appointments between clients and law firm staff
- Assist with the organization and preparation of exhibits for depositions, mediation, and trial
- Establish and maintain professional working relationships with other attorneys, firms, court staff, and third-party vendors
**Necessary Skills & Requirements**




- **Excellent written and verbal communication skills**:
- **Robust knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Word, including formatting and editing features and tools**:
- **Robust knowledge and proficiency with Adobe, including redacting and Bates numbering features**:
- **3-years of related experience or a related degree**:
- Full-time availability Monday through Friday
- Reliable internet connection, a quiet and private workspace, and a functional personal computer or laptop
- **Proficiency with Zoom and Outlook**:
- Excellent time management skills, attention to detail**, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize work**:
- **Strong organizational and planning skills**:
- **Must have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team**:
- Must possess a willingness to learn and provide exceptional customer service
- Must be self-motivated and able to meet strict deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
**We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a progressive workplace based on teamwork, integrity, and customer service. We encourage applicants from all fields and backgrounds to apply.**
Pay: From $23,193.00 per month
Application Question(s):
- Do you have any experience working in the legal industry in the United States?
- On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your proficiency with using the editing, formatting, and review features in Microsoft Word? Name some of the specific features or tools you would regularly use in the law office environment.
- Do you have any experience with using the redacting feature or the Bates numbering feature in Adobe?
- A client provides you with a copy of their lease agreement, dated January 5, 2026. The file is a PDF and labeled "728ddmfcsjd82.lease". Would you relabel the file? And if yes, what would be the new file name?
**Education**:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Administrative: 2 years (required)
**Language**:
- English (required)
Work Location: Remote

📌 Litigation Assistant (México)
🏢 Justly Prudent
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