Practice Assistant - Litigation
Core
Provide high-quality administrative support to a group of lawyers and professionals in a litigation team, managing documents, scheduling, and client communications.
Role type
Senior litigation practice assistant (IC)
Builds
Legal documents, court filings, and administrative workflows for litigation teams
Domain
Legal services (Litigation)
Required skills
Litigation procedures, PACER, docketing/calendaring, legal document preparation, Bates labeling, redaction, court filing, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, document management systems, electronic signature software
Preferred skills
4-5 years experience supporting lawyers and paralegals, knowledge of court systems (district, circuit, federal, appellate), conflict check processing, engagement letter drafting
Technologies
PACER, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, document management systems, electronic signature software
Responsibilities
Create, draft, format, edit, and proofread legal documents and correspondence; schedule domestic and foreign travel; process reimbursements, invoices, and check requests; collect information for conflict checks and draft engagement letters; perform routine electronic and paper filing; manage work requests in the Firm's workflow tool; assist lawyers with time entry and billing; operate independently to complete complex assignments
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC