Temporary Business Litigation Legal Assistant

Lawyers On Demand, a Consilio company, is actively seeking a talented temporary Business Litigation Legal Assistant for an onsite position with a prestigious law firm client in Washington, DC.

Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. or 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Onsite in Washington, DC, five days per week. No hybrid option.

Duration: Open-ended assignment with temp-to-perm potential for an outstanding candidate.

About the Role

This is a high-urgency, deadline-driven role focused on providing strong administrative execution and substantive support for a busy litigation team, particularly in docketing, calendaring, and local court filings. You will mainly assist with construction litigation matters while also engaging in broader business litigation tasks, working closely with a team of approximately five attorneys.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute high-priority administrative and litigation support tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage attorney time entries, ensuring prompt and accurate billing processes.
• Handle expense reimbursements and resolve issues using Chrome River effectively.
• Maintain attorney calendars, managing meetings and litigation deadlines to ensure critical milestones are met.
• Coordinate business travel arrangements with attention to detail.
• Organize attorney inboxes by sorting case-related correspondence and removing clutter.

Additional Responsibilities Include:

• Accurately manage docketing and all court deadlines, ensuring proactive follow-up.
• Prepare and file local court documents while complying with jurisdiction-specific rules.
• Coordinate case schedules, hearings, motions, discovery timelines, and other litigation deadlines with attorneys.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support across the litigation team.
• Conduct conflicts checks and assist with new matter intake through the firm’s systems.
• Open client and matter files according to firm protocols.
• Support billing processes by reviewing pre-bills and assisting with submission timelines.
• Perform general legal and administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in a legal assistant or litigation secretary role.
• Strong familiarity with docketing and local court filing procedures for DC-area courts.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience in high-volume litigation environments preferred; exposure to construction and business litigation is a plus.
• Excellent administrative skills, including calendar management and billing support.
• Proficiency with Chrome River or similar expense management platforms.
• Exceptional organizational skills, communication abilities, and a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to support multiple attorneys concurrently while maintaining responsiveness and accuracy.

LOD is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help us achieve great things together.

Company Description: Lawyers on Demand, a Consilio company, is a global leader in legal staffing, eDiscovery, risk management, and legal consulting services. We partner with multinational law firms and corporations to source talented professionals for their staffing needs, utilizing innovative technology and industry expertise.