Litigation Legal Assistant

The Direct Hire Division of Consilio, LLC is working with a global firm seeking to hire a Labor & Employment Legal Assistant/Practice Specialist for their Washington, DC office. This position is not with Consilio directly; it is a direct hire, permanent opportunity with the law firm.

About the Firm:

The role is with a “BigLaw” firm headquartered in California, with offices throughout the country, as well as Europe and Asia. They are a firm that truly prioritizes its people, with a supportive environment, excellent tenure among staff, and engaging work. The firm provides sophisticated counsel on matters involving high-stakes litigation, complex financial transactions, and critical corporate and regulatory engagements.

About the Role:

The Practice Specialist will support the firm’s Labor & Employment group through all stages of litigation, from case inception through settlement/trial/appeal. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience supporting litigation attorneys and a working knowledge of trial procedures and federal, state and appellate court rules and procedures. Duties include preparing and filing legal documents, calendar and travel management, case management, and billing/expense support. Role requires strong technical, organizational, and administrative skills and candidates must be adept at managing their time, prioritizing work, and consistently produce high-quality work products under minimal supervision and direction in a deadline driven, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.

About You:

• Four-plus years of litigation experience required, labor and employment experience a plus.
• Nationwide federal and multi-district litigation experience preferred.
• Mastery of the entire Microsoft Suite of products, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Zoom, Teams, bulk data transfer solutions, NetDocs, PACER, Quickbook, UltiPro, Compulaw, Chrome River, TeamSync, ContractExpress, Docusign, Monday.com , DocketBird, and InTapp. Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems.

Logistics, Salary, & Benefits

• The current Firm policy requires staff to be in the office a minimum of three days per week with two days working from home (subject to change).
• Centrally located office near most metro lines.
• The pay range for this position is: $50,700.00-120,000.00 annually
• Comprehensive benefits including health, vision, dental, FSA/HSA, life and accident, disability, financial advisory, mental health programs, and wellness programs and incentives. Candidates also have access to a beautiful remodeled gym, an onsite barista, and breakfast on Tuesdays.

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