Job Title: Legal Practice Assistant – Litigation
Job Responsibilities:
- Calendar and follow-up on deadlines for discovery, court events, and other relevant legal proceedings.
- Contact courts to confirm hearings, obtain dockets, and understand e-filing procedures, as well as communicate with adjusters and clients as needed.
- Schedule conference calls and meetings while managing scheduling and calendaring for the assigned team.
- Open and close client files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and up-to-date.
- Associate and download documents, emails, and court filings into the iManage document system to maintain organized records.
- Review invoices for payments and submit expense reports in a timely manner.
- Prepare pleadings, discovery requests and answers, e-filings, and general correspondence, ensuring all legal documents are correctly drafted and include necessary exhibits.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings, including drafting witness lists and exhibit lists to ensure all materials are ready and accessible.
- E-file legal documents in various courts, including pleadings, motions, and praecipes.
- Transcribe dictation and convert documents from PDF to Word to maintain document accessibility and format consistency.
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 5+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant is required.
- Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, customer service skills, proofreading abilities, time management, and organizational skills.
- A solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal calendar deadlines and rules, is essential.
- The ability to occasionally work more than 35 hours per week to meet client demands is expected.
- High proficiency in MS Suite, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and document management software is necessary.
Salary Information:
- The salary range for this position is $65,000-$75,000.
The law firm offers a friendly office environment and an excellent benefits package, which includes a 401(k) plan and medical benefits.
