Litigation Legal Assistant

Job overview

The Litigation Legal Assistant role is onsite in Hickory, NC; compensation is not specified. The position supports the litigation practice at Patrick Harper & Dixon LLP. The assistant helps attorneys manage case files, prepare legal documents, track deadlines, and communicate with clients and courts. Accurate filing, scheduling, and financial administration support the firm's litigation work and client service.

What you'll do

• Handle new client intake, conflict checks, and file setup
• schedule client meetings and hearing dates
• correspond with clients, court officials, government offices, and attorneys
• maintain paper and electronic files
• prepare and transcribe legal documents and correspondence
• calendar case deadlines
• submit court filings and electronic records
• prepare real estate settlement statements
• enter time and expenses
• process client trust and real estate trust account transactions and documentation
• submit billing statements and take client payments
• assist office staff as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation legal assistant

litigation support

case files

legal documents

court e-filing

client service

hickory nc

patrick harper & dixon llp

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Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least two years of legal work experience, including litigation, case-file management, document preparation, and court e-filing. Must be a current North Carolina Notary Public or willing to obtain the credential immediately after hire.

About the employer

Patrick Harper & Dixon Llp is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.