Litigation Assistant

Summary

This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to the following.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties, such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics

Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes

Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices

Implement and improve upon administrative processes for more efficient workflow

Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation

Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, such as pleadings and contracts

Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist with the preparation of reports, case files, and legal advice

Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills, as well as resolving billing issues in cooperation with the billing attorney

Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions

Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems

Provide general administrative assistance, such as maintaining the attorney’s calendar and making travel arrangements

Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Qualification

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies, Bachelor’s Degree, or a Paralegal Certificate (preferred)

Experience in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises, First Party or other injury related practice areas (preferred)

At least 2 years of experience as an Administrative Assistant preferably in a law firm setting or in a corporate legal department.

Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a great attitude and minimal supervision

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills

This role is on-site, which gives you the chance to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team. We’ve found that being in the office helps new team members get up to speed quickly and feel more connected.

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