Litigation Legal Assistant

• Experience in legal litigation (required).
• Demonstrate proficiency in current legal terminology and software used within the firm.
• Draft, edit, and prepare legal correspondence, court documents, and internal forms using document management systems and formatting tools.
• Electronically file and record documents in relevant jurisdictions, and coordinate delivery for courts or agencies not accepting digital submissions.
• Assist Central Docketing team on a daily basis.
• Organize, update, and maintain digital client files in iManage, ensuring all documents and correspondence are promptly uploaded and accurately categorized.
• Process and profile all incoming, outgoing, and internal mail, digitally within the firm’s document management system, iManage.
• Effectively manage and update the calendars and schedules of assigned attorneys, leveraging digital scheduling tools and coordinating with the Central Docketing team for litigation deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, courts, and professional contacts on behalf of attorneys, utilizing secure email and virtual communication platforms.
• Enter and process client disbursement and billing records using established electronic accounting procedures.
• Arrange and coordinate travel using online booking platforms to streamline logistics for attorneys and legal teams.
• Adapt to evolving firm technologies, participating in ongoing training to continually enhance operational efficiency and uphold the firm’s standards.

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• High School graduate or equivalency required; post-secondary related education or training preferred.
• Minimum five years prior legal assistant experience is preferred.
• Typing skills of 60+ wpm required.
• Proficiency in current and emerging technologies relevant to legal practice (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, iManage, e-filing systems).
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with deadlines and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work and time.
• Flexible attitude towards daily tasks.
• Demonstrates a professional and client-focused approach in all interactions with clients, colleagues, and professional associates.
• Possesses strong knowledge of legal vocabulary and abbreviations, along with excellent grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills.
• Proficient in practice-specific technology platforms.