Legal Assistant - Litigation

Overview

Legal Assistant – Litigation

At Preti Flaherty, we know that exceptional people and efficient processes drive our continued success. Our Legal Assistants are integral members of our team, providing high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys and contributing meaningfully to our client service and case outcomes.

Portland, Maine

• Provide high-level administrative and litigation support to attorneys in a fast-paced commercial litigation practice through trial and appeal
• Draft, format, and proofread legal documents including pleadings, discovery, correspondence, motions, and memoranda
• Coordinate and manage court filings (state and federal, including e-filing), tracking deadlines, and managing case dockets
• Coordinate litigation calendars, manage docketing deadlines, and support case strategy execution
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, meetings, arbitrations, mediations, hearings, client meetings, and travel
• Organize electronic and paper case files, trial notebooks, and discovery
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, experts, and opposing counsel
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, and logistics

• Minimum 3 years of legal assistant experience, with strong preference for litigation practice experience
• Familiarity with court rules and filing procedures, including electronic filing systems (e.g., CM/ECF, PACER)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and litigation management software
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in handling sensitive and confidential matters
• Calm under pressure, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Experience with commercial litigation, arbitration, or trial support
• Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., iManage, Net Documents, Relativity, Everlaw, etc.)

We offer a collegial work environment where talent is nurtured, and professional growth is supported. If you are passionate about legal work and thrive in a dynamic setting, we invite you to apply and become part of our team!