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Preti Flaherty · 18 hours ago

Legal Assistant - Litigation

Portland, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Preti Flaherty is a law firm that values exceptional people and efficient processes. They are seeking a seasoned and highly organized Legal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys in their litigation practice, contributing to client service and case outcomes.

Legal

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Legal assistant experienceLitigation practice experienceCourt rules familiarityMicrosoft Office proficiencyLitigation management softwareProactiveDocument management systemsAttention to detailTime management skillsVerbal communication skillsWritten communication skillsCalm under pressureSelf-starterTeam collaboration

Required

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

Preferred

Experience with commercial litigation, arbitration, or trial support

Familiarity with document management systems (e.g., iManage, NetDocuments, Relativity, Everlaw, etc.)

Company

Preti Flaherty

Throughout New England, Preti Flaherty builds momentum for its clients.

Portland, Maine, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.preti.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Carmela Palanda

Retired - Chief Operating Officer

Rachel Lawrence, CLM

Chief Operating Officer

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