Litigation Assistant

Description

The Litigation Assistant position is responsible for preparing documents to assist and support the Litigation Paralegals/Attorneys. Responsibilities include accurate management of cases and timely communication with clients and attorney.

Position Responsibilities:

Case Management

• Log daily mail
• Draft correspondence necessary for case management
• Maintain attorney calendar and scheduling
• Consistent docket checks
• Prepare and maintain check records, and mail checks
• Assist paralegals as assigned

Communication

• Consistent and regular communication with clients regarding case status
• Weekly reports as required
• Monthly team meetings
• Maintain professional interactions, internally and externally

Provide support for other team members in their absence

Regular, consistent, punctual attendance.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highly proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel
• Legal practices and procedures.
• Business practices. Standard clerical and general office administration procedures.
• High command of English grammar, usage, punctuation, and spelling.
• Use of computers and related software applications.
• Research procedures.
• Procedures for preparing legal documentation.