Litigation Legal Assistant

New York, NY

Overview

The Litigation Legal Assistant works in a team environment assisting litigation attorneys in all phases of the litigation lifecycle, ranging from pre-complaint investigation through trial and appeal.  Client is seeking highly motivated self-starters who are comfortable interacting in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Consistently meeting the Firm’s standards of excellence in supporting our attorney teams;
• Playing an active role in helping the Firm to provide legal services of the highest caliber to our clients;
• Actively participating in document collection and production, deposition preparation, hearings and trials;
• Organizing and maintaining case files using a variety of automated procedures;
• Employing databases for searches and document retrieval; and
• Conducting cite checks and case pulls using Lexis and/or Westlaw databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with high academic standing;
• Excellent communication skills;
• The ability to work well under pressure and coordinate several activities at once;
• The initiative to problem-solve;
• The capacity to meet strict deadlines;
• Strong research skills;
• Proficiency using computer software and the Internet;
• The flexibility to work a considerable amount of overtime and be available as needed; and
• The willingness to make a two year commitment.