Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
2020 K St NW # 400 , Suite 3400 District of Columbia, DC US
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive professional Legal Assistant for our Washington, D.C. office. Experience working with different practice groups is welcomed, but candidates must have a primary focus on litigation. The right candidate should demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative, a desire to forge powerful relationships, hone their skills and deliver excellent work.
Responsibilities:
- Support attorneys in connection with all aspects of case management and document production, heavy document editing, proofreading and finalizing legal documents in Microsoft Word.
- E-filing in state, federal and appellate courts.
- Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings and conferences, enter billable time and process expense reports.
- Update electronic records, upload documents, and run reports.
- Adept at using all of Microsoft’s Office tools.
- Maintain and organize case files, organize paper and electronic documents for use in depositions or trials.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3-5 years of legal experience.
- Litigation experience required.
- Exceptional technical skills required including knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, Adobe Professional, and electronic document management.
- Ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication and client service skills.
- Ability to switch gears and manage multiple, competing expectations.
- Must be a team player, with strong communication skills and a solid work ethic.
- Must be detailed oriented. Excellent grammar and spelling skills are essential.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment are essential.