Job Description.
The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and litigation support in addition to coordinating all aspects of document production, organizing and indexing documents, filing all necessary documents in the proper forum, preparing witness files and exhibits, and assisting during depositions and trials. The candidate will work closely with the attorneys and support staff to facilitate a seamless flow of information among the litigation team. The position will proactively assist attorneys with all aspects of the litigation process from case inception through trial and appeal process; maintain and manage attorney calendar for court deadlines; responsible for overall case file maintenance, including indexing and filing case materials, following up on outstanding matters; assist attorneys with all phases of discovery, including first draft responses to discovery as directed; manage and organize large volumes of documents including hard copy and electronic file; maintain a master set of all documents, keep updated record and correspondence files as well as preparing electronic files and binders of hard copy documents; and assist with the preparation of briefs, memoranda, exhibits, including proofreading. The candidate will also be responsible for receptionist related duties including welcoming clients for meetings, answering and fielding calls as needed to the appropriate attorney, receiving and disbursing incoming mail and other tasks as needed. Preferred skills would include experience cite-checking, shepardizing cases, blue booking cases, preparing tables of contents, and tables of authorities.
Requirements.
· 2+ years of experience with a litigation practice group.
· Strong attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
· High proficiency with the Microsoft suite.
· Excellent communication skills.
· Able to work independently.
· Experience with TrialPad.
· Paralegal certification preferred.
Salary and Benefits.
Salary will be commensurate with experience. The range for this position is $50,000-$60,000. Benefits include 95% employer covered health insurance, employer covered vision insurance, 50% employer covered dental, and three weeks paid time off in addition to firm recognized holidays.