Litigation Legal Assistant Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- May draft legal documents; compile, analyze and summarize data, perform legal research through computerized networks;
- Has knowledge/is familiar with specialized legal policies, procedures, formats and terminology;
- Prepares correspondence of a confidential nature;
- Answers routine correspondence;
- May utilize software applications/databases to manage complex legal matters;
- Provides secretarial support to attorneys or paralegals;
- Document comparison;
- Scheduling depositions and hearings;
- Manage calendars, schedule appointments, court appearances, deadlines, discovery examinations, etc;
- Prepare files, track and organize;
- Coordinating with clients & opposing counsel;
- Prepare litigation documents including pleadings, orders and other court documents;
- Communicate with court clerks, third-party vendors and service providers;
- Other duties as assigned;
- drafting.
Requirements:
- Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize workload to meet deadlines;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office 2013;
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail with good follow-up skills;
- 3-5 years recent law firm litigation experience;
- Organized and detail oriented;
- Attention to detail and proactive case management;
- Able to work with minimal supervision as part of a team and independently;
- Be able to communicate clearly and work well with a team and on your own;
- Experience with PTAB filings preferred;
- MUST have experience with electronic court filings (state and federal courts);
- Flexible and adapts well to changes in workload;
- Professional manner with lawyers, clients and other team members at all levels;
- Intermediate or advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook & Office Suite, as well as of other systems used in a law firm;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Impeccable English grammar with excellent verbal/written communication and proofreading skills.