Litigation Project Assistant

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.
• Assist with overflow support as needed.
• Manage requests; includes organizing, submitting, and monitoring workflow.
• Other duties as assigned.
• The employee must be able to perform all essential job duties and responsibilities of this position satisfactorily and as outlined, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reasonable accommodation requests may be accommodated, absent undue firm hardship.

Requirements

• 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.
• May require work in excess of the standard 40 hours work week.
• Working Conditions:
• Standard law office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
• The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.
• Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:

Benefits

Additional Information

SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the LA Office Administrator and according to established Firm policies and procedures, the Project Assistant performs a variety of administrative duties for Firm clients. The Project Assistant will work collaboratively with teams on specific short and long-term projects. Oversee tasks as delegated, coordinate with case teams. Highly organized, adaptable, and able to prioritize tasks while working independently.

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