Litigation Legal Assistant

A growing Pittsburgh litigation boutique focused on complex consumer and class action matters, is seeking a
Legal Practice Assistant
to join its team in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a full-time, in-office opportunity for an experienced litigation support professional who knows court filings, takes ownership of their work, and wants to become a key part of a close-knit firm handling sophisticated cases.
**This is an onsite role; not flexible on that
What You'll Do as the Legal Practice Assistant:
Support attorneys across active litigation matters, with a primary focus on consumer and class action cases
Prepare, organize, proofread, format, and finalize legal documents and correspondence
Complete electronic court filings accurately and on deadline
Assist with state and federal court filings, including matters outside Pennsylvania as needed
Maintain case files, calendars, deadlines, and litigation-related documentation
Coordinate with attorneys to keep matters moving and ensure important deadlines and follow-ups do not fall through the cracks
Provide day-to-day administrative and litigation support in a small-firm environment where initiative and reliability matter
Learn firm-specific procedures and jurisdictional requirements, including California-related matters
Must-Haves as the Legal Practice Assistant:
At least 2 years of litigation legal assistant, legal secretary, or comparable litigation support experience
Hands-on experience completing electronic court filings
Strong computer skills and confidence learning new systems and filing procedures
Excellent grammar, proofreading, formatting, and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage deadlines accurately
A dependable work history and demonstrated commitment to previous employers
A self-directed working style with the willingness to ask questions, learn, and take ownership
Interest in working in a smaller law firm where teamwork, professionalism, and individual contributions are highly visible
Ability to work in the Pittsburgh office Monday through Friday
Nice-to-Haves as the Legal Practice Assistant:
Federal court filing experience
Experience supporting class action, consumer protection, complex civil litigation, or plaintiff-side litigation
Familiarity with federal PACER/ECF filing procedures
Experience supporting cases across multiple jurisdictions
Exposure to New York court matters or filings
Experience in a boutique or small-firm environment
This Role Offers:
$60,000-$75,000 base salary, depending on experience
Monday-Friday schedule, generally 9:00 am-5:30 pm with a one-hour lunch
Employer-paid employee medical coverage through a high-deductible health plan with an HSA
Dental coverage with the firm paying 75% of the premium
Vision coverage with the firm paying 75% of the premium
Firm-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) plan eligibility after one year of service, including a mandatory 3% employer safe harbor contribution following eligibility
A private office in an attractive professional office environment
A quiet, respectful, team-oriented culture where people work well together
The resources to work remotely when occasional circumstances require it, such as medical appointments or severe weather
Exposure to sophisticated litigation and the opportunity to grow alongside an expanding firm