Litigation Project Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the paralegals, attorneys, staff and team(s) to maximize productivity.
• Monitor and distribute case documents daily.
• Assist in managing high volume case files.
• Organize and maintain case folders in iManage and the L-drive.
• Report updates verbally and in written form to case teams.
• Complete necessary administrative tasks, such as correspondence, legal documents, filing, fielding calls, expenses, invoices, travel, and visas.
• Input, edit, and proofread attorney and other legal personnel time entry.
• Aid in overflow support as needed.
• Manage requests; includes organizing, submitting, and monitoring workflow.

Qualifications

• High School/GED required; minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail and an aptitude for problem solving; able to proactively address potential issues.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office; significant hands-on experience with legal-specific software.
• Collaborative working style and team-player attitude.
• Able to work independently with little supervision; highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Outstanding organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by e-mail, and telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy, ease, and tact.
• Able to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven work environment.