Litigation Assistant

About the role

Keller Postman is seeking a Litigation Assistant to provide high‑quality administrative support to attorneys and paralegals handling complex federal and state litigation. The role is full‑time, hybrid, and based in Washington, D.C., offering exposure to class actions, mass torts, and appellate matters.

Key responsibilities

• Transcribe, revise, and finalize legal documents such as dockets, binders, exhibits, and tables of contents.
• Prepare and file time‑sensitive documents with state and federal courts, including electronic filing via the federal ECF system.
• Organize firm and client files, develop naming conventions, and maintain paper and electronic filing systems.
• Assist attorneys and paralegals with fact‑gathering, research, data review, and data entry.
• Provide general administrative support, including contact maintenance and CLE/bar membership tracking.
• Serve as primary liaison for vendors and manage vendor/platform lists.
• Handle outgoing mail, faxes, and specialized messenger services.
• Collaborate on overflow projects such as filing preparation, hearings, trials, and depositions.
• Coordinate printing requests and streamline inter‑departmental procedures.

Required profile

• Strong attention to detail with minimal error tolerance.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, demanding environment.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Experience handling confidential legal documents.

Required skills

• Proficiency with the federal ECF electronic filing system.

What we offer

• Hybrid work schedule: four days onsite, one day remote.
• Hourly compensation ranging from $25.00 to $29.00.
• Eligibility for a year‑end discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.