Project Assistant

Legal Database Specialist

Demonstrates an in depth understanding of the functionality of various databases and/or systems used to perform daily tasks. Analyzes, enters and maintains client/matter and subject/case matter information into databases according to legal team, practice group or department procedures. Reviews, maintains, and performs database and other system searches to locate and retrieve documents and information. Assists with compiling, reviewing, summarizing, and coding pertinent documents for litigation and discovery projects. Sets-up client files for complex projects throughout the practice group, including documents to be used for litigation activities such as depositions, productions, and/or trial exhibits. May participate in preparation of physical set up of trial materials, exhibit sets and supplies to be used during trial; may also provide onsite trial support in the form of preparation of materials needed in court, retrieval of documents and files from internal/external systems. Assists with daily docketing activities such as calendaring dates, de-docketing dates, creating new database records, and preparing docket reports, as instructed by legal teams. Provides information necessary to meet client-billing requirements to billing & collections team members (client matter numbers, contact info, budget information, etc.) Processes vendor invoices (local counsel, expert witness, third-party vendors). Prepares routine/template documents utilizing document assembly software (e.g., HotDocs) and data from case management systems and other resources. Modifies electronic data files to create files for specific database applications. Links images and other digital files to database records. May assist on paper and/or electronic data collection projects. May upload data and documents to client-owned databases. May communicate with clients, other counsel or outside parties to request or provide information under the direction of attorney, other timekeeper and/or supervisor.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to type 35 WPM. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and database usage.