Litigation Assistant

About the role

This role will work closely with a lead attorney and litigation paralegal. Successful candidates will be responsible for areas including but not limited to administrative and legal support tasks in a fast-paced law firm environment.

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
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business

Requirements

• 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 minimal supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including good presentation skills

Schedule

This role is on-site, providing the opportunity to be fully immersed in the work and gain direct experience alongside the team.

Benefits

For full-time employees, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays