Litigation Assistant

Job Description

Overall Purpose:

The litigation assistant will work closely with, and under the immediate direction of the Litigation Resource Manager, litigation attorneys, and others as assigned. This person should be able to perform essential functions of the job. Personal characteristics that will contribute to the success in this position are a strong work ethic, high degree of personal responsibility and accountability, and a high degree of organization. This is an in-person position.

Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

Assistant to Litigation Department:

Perform general case management

Prepare legal documents including pleadings, motions, affidavits, complaints, discovery requests and responses and legal memoranda

E-file court documents (and paper-file when required)

Identify and submit legal documents for docketing, court and case deadlines using firm software

Management of ongoing assigned court and case deadlines

Assist attorneys with reviewing, organizing, and summarizing case materials, mail, and other case-related documents

Assist in preparation of matrices, charts, and spreadsheets as needed

Assist in preparation of privilege log

Create, revise, and proofread documents with high accuracy

Assist with arbitration and trial preparation

Keep accurate time records for billable tasks

Ability to learn and utilize document management firm software to include Microsoft and NetDocs

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

Undergraduate degree and/or ABA approved paralegal certificate preferred

Prior litigation experience as a legal secretary and/or junior paralegal preferred

Ability to handle multiple tasks and to remain calm under pressure

Strong desire to work in a team environment

Proficient in state and federal court e-filing

Keep abreast of court rules and procedures and understand legal terminology

Possess excellent written and verbal communication and proofreading skills with attention to detail

Ability to function in a professional and polite manner when dealing with clients, co-workers, court personnel and others

High degree of self-directed initiative and individual judgment

Ability to balance multiple projects and strong time management skills

Ability to process routine daily functions while being able to resolve time-sensitive issues and complex assignments utilizing above-average critical thinking skills

Must be able to work overtime, as requiredProficiency with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint) and NetDocs

Physical Demand: Lifting up to 15 pounds; kneeling, bending sometimes required. Typing/sitting at desk for long durations at a time.

The salary wage range that we expect to pay for this position is from $80,000 - $105,000 and represents our good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of base salary at the time of posting. The actual salary offered may vary based on experience, qualifications or other relevant factors.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-time