We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and legally-minded Litigation Coordinator & Executive Assistant to anchor our expanding litigation team.
In this dual-function role, you will serve as the strategic gatekeeper, air-traffic controller, and operational backbone for a fast-paced team of litigation attorneys.This is not a basic administrative role; you will be responsible for the high-stakes management of court-mandated deadlines, hearing schedules, and case tracking.
The adecuado candidate possesses a sharp understanding of the litigation lifecycle, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to ruthlessly prioritize tasks in a dynamic environment.Duties and Responsibilities:High-Volume Calendar Management: Masterfully manage and optimize calendars for 7 litigation attorneys, balancing court appearances, depositions, client meetings, and internal deadlines.Docketing & Deadline Tracking: Track and monitor crucial court-mandated deadlines.
Ensure the schedule for all upcoming court filings is meticulously maintained and that attorneys are alerted well in advance.Team Coordination & Gatekeeping: Serve as a central point of contact for the 7-attorney team.
Coordinate schedules with internal staff, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel to ensure smooth execution of legal proceedings.Reporting & Case Tracking: Utilize Excel, Google Sheets,



and legal management tools to generate comprehensive case status reports, tracking metrics, and administrative summaries for leadership.Prioritization & Problem Solving: Actively triage conflicting schedules and last-minute court continuances.
Proactively resolve overlapping commitments before they become issues.Documentation & Correspondence: Maintain detailed records of scheduling changes, draft professional correspondence, and ensure case files are organized and accessible.Confidentiality: Maintain absolute discretion and strict confidentiality regarding sensitive client data and ongoing litigation strategies.Experience and Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree in Legal Studies (or a Paralegal Certificate) is highly preferred.Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal EA, or Litigation Coordinator in a fast-paced law firm environment.Prioritization Skills: Proven experience supporting a multi-attorney team (ideally 4+ attorneys) and managing competing high-priority demands.Legal Knowledge: Solid foundational understanding of litigation workflows, legal terminology, and how court timelines operate.Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Calendar) and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Experience with legal practice management software is a strong plus.

📌 Litigation Coordinator & Executive Assistant (El Salto)
🏢 Legal Management Group
📍 El Salto