Legal Assistant, Commercial Litigation

About the role

The Junior Commercial Litigation - Tech Disputes Legal Assistant is a member of a team that handles all international litigation for a major social media client, including matters implicating international data protection, defamation, hosting provider liability, privacy and censorship laws.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive support to the legal team, able to perform more complex or non-routine tasks, such as document preparation or analysis, and other duties essential to maintaining efficient processes
• Aids in the handling of more complex tasks, assignments and matters for the relevant legal practice
• Collaborates with team members to complete assigned tasks and projects, contributing to the successful delivery of legal services to clients
• Supports the preparation and distribution of matter materials
• Reviews new matters received on a daily basis and prepares short summaries for each matter
• Develops expert-level knowledge of matter flow
• Tracks matter flow and maintains up-to-date case files
• Maintains a good understanding of matter principles, practices, and procedures, staying informed of changes and updates in the field
• No supervisory responsibilities but may help train new members of the team and serve as an informal resource (for support functions)
• Develops analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate and select appropriate alternatives from defined options in routine work
• Displays effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Prepares daily time entries for services performed

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5
• Strong academic background
• Clear and concise writing skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Related work and/or internship experience
• Excellent organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to work overtime and long hours
• Basic knowledge of and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Familiarity and competency with technology
• Ability to follow through on projects
• Ability to work under pressure and with a variety of personalities
• Ability to work with and liaise with colleagues in other internal departments (e.g., Office Services, Practice Technology, Global Technology Services, Research & Information Services, Operations, Practice Assistants, Document Services, etc.)
• Excellent professional and personal references
• Excellent judgement
• High ethical standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Willingness to travel as needed
• Foreign language skills a plus (especially Spanish)