Job Details
We are a fast growing and dynamic national law firm, with opportunities to work on a variety of transactions for clients in diverse industries. The firm is comprised of a team of highly experienced transactional and litigation attorneys from some of the nation's most elite law firms. We are looking for candidates who can and are looking to assume immediate responsibility and who are willing to work as an integral part of a high performing and collaborative team.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
- Draft basic legal documents.
- Files case documents according to judicial procedures electronically and/or in hard copy pursuant to Court rules.
- Basic research of statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial orders, and other legal sources.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proofreading and editing skills strongly desired.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are important.
Experience/Qualifications:
- The ability to handle the multiple responsibilities of case management and trial preparation in a fast-paced team environment; must be detail oriented and work error-free
- Knowledge of MS Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Adobe and iManage is a plus.
- Proficient with document review software such as Relativity.
- Familiarity with local, state and federal rules of procedure
- The flexibility to work overtime, as needed to meet deadlines is desired.
The salary range for Litigation Assistant is between $75,000 - $90,000. These figures are not representative of the full compensation range for this position.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.