Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant
Job Description
Job Description
Busy downtown law firm seeks an experienced and dedicated Legal Assistant with exceptional case-management skills to join our very busy, dynamic commercial litigation team.
Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant include:
- Filing documents in state court
- Scheduling uniform motion calendar and special set hearings (statewide)
- Submitting proposed orders and hearing packages to Judges (statewide)
- Drafting simple motions, affidavits and template discovery responses
- Communicating with clients, counsel, Judges chambers and other personnel
- Maintaining Partner’s calendar and following up on case-related deadlines
- Calendaring and following up on pre-trial deadlines
- Other administrative duties as assigned
Skills and Experience:
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Managing high volume case related deadlines
- Ability to work on litigation cases from inception to trial and post-judgment
- Maintain digital case files
- Communicate effectively and professionally with clients, other attorneys and staff
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to follow directions thoroughly and carefully
- Ability to learn the firm’s document management software
- 5+ years’ experience in litigation with procedural knowledge in representing plaintiffs and defendants
The successful candidate will be a team player with strong communication skills and a positive attitude in addition to someone who has excellent computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Adobe Pro. Experience in commercial litigation and creditor rights is a plus.
The firm offers a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary and benefits, including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and holiday pay.
The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Qualified and experienced candidates only.