Job Description
Litigation Legal Assistant
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Salary: $65,000 - $85,000 per year
A bit about us:
Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic, collaborative team. We’re looking for a detail-oriented professional with a strong background in litigation support who can support three attorneys. In this vital role, you will work closely with our attorneys and paralegals to manage case files, conduct document review, perform legal research, and support all phases of litigation. Proficiency in legal software—particularly Aderant—is strongly preferred.
The Litigation Legal & Administrative Assistant will also perform a wide range of administrative and legal support duties, including drafting, typing, and revising correspondence, memoranda, documents, time sheets, and project work; proofreading and ensuring the quality of all outgoing materials; handling telephone and mail distribution; coordinating travel arrangements; and maintaining organized, up-to-date files.
Why join us?
Medical/Dental/Vision
401k with match
FSA
Life insurance/ AD&D
Hospital indemnity insurance
Short and long term disability
Job Details
Responsibilities:
As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for:
1. Assisting attorneys in preparation for hearings and trials, including drafting legal documents and correspondence.
2. Conducting extensive legal research to support case preparation and providing strategic insights.
3. Managing case files using legal case management software, ensuring documents are organized and easily accessible.
4. Providing comprehensive litigation support, including document review, discovery, and e-filing.
5. Handling heavy scheduling tasks, coordinating meetings, court dates, and deadlines.
6. Assisting with billing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
7. Preparing Tables of Authorities (TOA) and Tables of Contents (TOC) for legal documents.
8. Coordinating and managing the appeals litigation process, including filing notices of appeal, preparing record on appeal, and drafting appellate briefs.
9. Providing support in the construction practice area, including drafting construction contracts and handling construction disputes.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for this role must have:
1. A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Litigation Legal Assistant or in a similar role.
2. Proficiency in legal research and legal case management.
3. Extensive experience in litigation support, including document review and discovery.
4. Familiarity with TOA and TOC.
5. Experience in handling complex civil litigation and appeals litigation.
6. Strong skills in legal correspondence and drafting legal documents.
7. Proficiency in using legal software, with preference given to candidates with experience in Aderant software.
8. Experience in handling heavy scheduling tasks.
9. Familiarity with the construction practice area.
10. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
11. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
12. A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work under pressure.
13. A Bachelor's degree in Law, Paralegal Studies, or a related field is preferred.
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