Fast-paced inner-loop law firm seeks an experienced, hard-working, dedicated and creative individual to serve as a hands-on, key member of the firm’s Litigation Group.
The ideal candidate must have 3-5 years of heavy litigation experience; excellent communication skills – both oral and written; be detail oriented with excellent follow-through skills; able to work well under pressure and meet demanding deadlines; possess a strong client service attitude; be self-motivated, punctual and reliable; have excellent organizational skills; and function as a member of a team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in drafting motions, pleadings, discovery and correspondence
- E-filing with all Courts
- Assist attorneys for hearings, depositions, trial and arbitration
- Calendaring deadlines, meetings, court dates, depositions, etc. (including follow-up and management of deadlines with key personnel)
- Contact with court personnel regarding hearings and trial setting
- State and Federal court filings and records search
- Providing assistance with trial preparation, including preparation of trial notebooks and exhibits
- Schedule and notice depositions, prepare deposition notebooks and exhibits for attorneys
- Preparation of client documents for production to opposing side
- Ability to work effectively with a variety of individuals inside and outside the firm including attorneys, support staff, clients, vendors and consultants
Key Qualifications
- Office Suite proficiency required
- Acrobat Adobe Pro required
- IManage/FileSite/WorkSite/Interwoven experience preferable
- Coyote experience preferable
Benefits Include
- Eligibility for company health insurance (medical and dental) for you and your family provided through Insperity; parking in the firm building paid by the firm; and all benefits under our 401(k) plan, including the firm’s contribution up to 3% of the employee’s income with an additional 50% match of your contribution above 3% up to a maximum 5% contribution.