Litigation Support Specialist – 10+ Years Experience

About the role

The law firm of Marshall Dennehey is seeking an experienced Litigation Support Specialist to join its Pittsburgh office. In this full-time position you will provide essential administrative and operational assistance to attorneys and paralegals, ensuring smooth case workflow and client communication.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and proofread legal documents such as pleadings and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize electronic and physical case files, including medical record subpoena charts.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and experts to schedule appointments and relay case updates.
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, prepare expense reports and handle incoming calls.
• Record billable hours, process vendor invoices and assist with billing requirements.
• Prepare and file court documents under attorney direction.
• Ensure compliance with client guidelines and firm policies.
• Provide technology support using legal software, e‑discovery and document management tools.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration or related field (preferred).
• 10+ years of experience supporting litigation teams.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and documentation.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Legal software applications
• E‑discovery tools
• Document management software