Civil Litigation Legal Assistant
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site
Compensation
$22-$27/hour
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
401k Matching/Retirement Savings
Job Description
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
Civil Litigation Legal Assistant Simms Showers LLP
We’re hiring a Civil Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team.
Who We Are
The vision of Simms Showers LLP is to integrate our faith into the practice of law with excellence, to help people, and glorify God. We are a mission-driven firm in the fullest sense. Our shared faith shapes how we treat one another, how we approach our work, and how we understand what it means to serve clients with excellence.
The culture is both intellectually rigorous and genuinely warm. We collaborate closely, invest in one another, and enjoy working together.
The Role
The Civil Litigation Legal Assistant provides administrative, operational, and legal support to attorneys and paralegals within the firm’s Civil Litigation department. This position assists with client intake and matter setup, legal research and drafting, discovery, document management, court filings, billing, trial preparation, and works closely with attorneys throughout the lifecycle of a matter.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate files, meeting deadlines, communicating professionally with clients and attorneys, and handling confidential information. The Legal Assistant is expected to work collaboratively with the litigation team and provide dependable support from initial client intake through case resolution and file closeout.
Job Duties Include:
- Client Intake & Matter Management: Manage prospective client intake, schedule consultations, prepare engagement materials, establish new matters in Clio, and maintain accurate client files, trackers, and documentation throughout the life of the matter.
- Litigation & Legal Support: Provide day-to-day support to civil litigation attorneys, including legal research, drafting pleadings and other legal documents, proofreading filings and correspondence, preparing templates, and assisting with court filings and service.
- Discovery & Case Preparation: Assist with all phases of discovery, including document collection, organization, Bates stamping, drafting and reviewing discovery materials, evidence management, case timelines, exhibit preparation, and trial binders.
- Client & Attorney Support: Coordinate meetings, calls, and follow-up with clients and attorneys; track outstanding questions and tasks; facilitate communication; and provide ongoing administrative and operational support for active matters.
- Employment Law Support: Assist with employment matters (including many matters representing police officers) through jurisdictional and compensation research, data collection and analysis, Excel spreadsheet management, preparation of charts and exhibits, organization of negotiation materials, and arbitration support.
- Document Management & Administrative Support: Maintain organized electronic and physical files, coordinate documents for attorney review and signature, track billable work, assist with billing and matter closeout, archive closed files, and provide general administrative support to the litigation team as needed.
Other duties as assigned by the Managing Litigation Paralegal or Attorneys.
Compensation & and Benefits
Significant retirement benefits including 401(k) with 4% firm match, cash balance contributions and profit-sharing contributions
Skills and Qualifications
College degree or relevant work experience
Comfortability with AI platforms preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
Learn More
For additional information, please see our LinkedIn and Mission Statement.
Compensation: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Simms Showers, LLP is a partnership firm between principal attorneys J. Stephen Simms in Baltimore, MD and H. Robert Showers in Leesburg, VA. Together, Simms Showers, LLP represents clients over a wide variety of areas, including criminal defense, church and nonprofit law, personal injury and civil litigation, employment law, marriage defense and family law, estate planning, and more.
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FAQs About Civil Litigation Legal Assistant Jobs at Simms Showers LLP
What is the work location for this position at Simms Showers LLP?
This job at Simms Showers LLP is located in Leesburg, Virginia, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Simms Showers LLP?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $22–$27 per hour for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Simms Showers LLP?
Simms Showers LLP lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Simms Showers LLP?
Simms Showers LLP is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Simms Showers LLP for this role?
Simms Showers LLP offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Vacation, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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