Practice Group Assistant

Core Responsibilities

• Manage multiple cases and documents from start to trial
• Draft routine legal documents
• Communicate with clients and subject matter experts
• Collect documents from various sources
• Manage and organize medium and large case document collection and productions
• Review, analyze, and summarize documents
• Assist with preparation of depositions, including gathering and organizing exhibits
• Assist with trial preparation: Gather pretrial documents (deposition designations, exhibit and witness list), organize exhibits, files, and other supporting documents
• Assist during trial: Manage exhibits, assist with witnesses and any other duties associated with trial
• Strong knowledge of court rules; docketing and filing with courts
• Conduct various document searches and factual research

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong emphasis on being detail-oriented
• Experience in all phases of the litigation process
• Able to effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects for several attorneys
• Ability to search database programs and assist with organizing, summarizing, and/or categorizing documents
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Adaptability to changing priorities; flexibility
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with all levels of firm personnel, court personnel, clients, other counsel, and vendors
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and create solutions
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Westlaw and Lexis
• Experience with litigation software, including, but not limited to: Relativity, CaseMap, Trial Director

Requirements

• Paralegal Certificate and bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• Experience as a litigation paralegal helpful