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.