DC - Litigation Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant: DC Office

Reno & Cavanaugh, PLLC, a law firm with offices in Washington, DC, Nashville, TN, Columbia, MD and New York, NY, seeks a Legal Assistant for the Dispute Resolution Team in our Washington, DC office.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment. Candidates must be able to work both independently and collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, clients, and opposing counsel. Strong administrative, time management, and communication skills are essential, particularly in deadline-driven matters.

As a Legal Assistant, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Litigation Support & Case Management

• Supporting attorneys and paralegals in all phases of litigation, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation.


• Drafting, formatting, proofreading, cite-checking, and filing court documents in compliance with federal, state, and local court rules.


• Managing electronic court filings (e-filing) and maintaining litigation calendars, including tracking court deadlines, hearings, and scheduling orders.


• Organizing and maintaining case files (electronic and hard copy), including pleadings, correspondence, discovery responses, and exhibits.

Discovery & Trial Preparation

• Assisting with document collection, review coordination, and production for discovery.


• Preparing deposition binders, exhibit lists, trial notebooks, witness files, and hearing materials.


• Coordinating with court reporters, expert witnesses, vendors, and litigation support services.


• Managing subpoena preparation and service tracking.

Administrative & Client Support

• Coordinating attorney calendars, depositions, court appearances, and travel arrangements.


• Tracking attorney’s time entries and expenses to ensure compliance with firm and client billing guidelines.


• Assisting with conflict checks, new matter intake, and engagement documentation.


• Communicating professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Required Experience:

• A college degree or equivalent professional experience is preferred. Prior experience in a litigation-focused law firm or high-volume legal environment is preferred.


• Familiarity with court procedures, federal and/or state e-filing systems, and litigation docketing practices.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required; experience with document management systems and time/billing software.


• Excellent technical, interpersonal, written, and organizational skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Reno & Cavanaugh offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage; life insurance, short and long-term disability; 401(k) retirement savings plan with a firm contribution; and a generous paid time off program. Additional benefits provided are health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid parental leave; family and medical leave; employee assistance program; and a pre-tax transportation benefit.

Reno & Cavanaugh is committed to increasing diversity in the legal profession and to supporting the communities where we live and work. People from all backgrounds and diverse candidates including women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply.

This full-time position is 5 days a week in the office, with an option to work a hybrid schedule of 4 days a week in the office after 1 year.  May require overtime during peak periods or to meet deadlines. Time worked in excess of 40 hours per week will be paid at time and one-half of the hourly rate.

Interested applicants should send their cover letter, resume, transcript, and a two to five page writing sample to [email protected].