Litigation Legal Assistant

Our client, an Am 200 law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant.

• Location:
  Washington DC
• Schedule:
  Hybrid 4/1

• At least five (5) years’ experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a legal environment
• E-Filing experience required
• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe software programs

• This role will primarily handle complex litigation and healthcare litigation.
• Provide legal and administrative support to attorneys
• File and e-file pleadings in federal and state courts
• Prepare and/or file/serve pleadings, and discovery responses under the supervision of the assigning attorney
• Analyze factual information under the supervision of the assigning attorney
• Experience with CFIUS case management system considered a plus
• Responsible for managing case litigation calendars and maintaining litigation files, including electronic files and databases
• Schedule and organize activities such as meetings, depositions, travel, and conferences for attorneys
• Provide case management support as needed
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel
• Possess strong attention to detail, perform self-review and ask questions as needed in preparation of legal documents, letters and other written materials
• Maintain personal correspondence, reading files, billing letters, expense reports, and other client related documents in accordance with Firm standard filing procedures
• Maintain daily calendars, manage attorney schedules, keeping them apprised of project deadlines
• Prepare of monthly client billing according to Firm guidelines (including review for edits/corrections)
• Prepare reimbursement and expense requests, tracking reimbursements for receipt of payment
• Manage hard copy and electronic files; document organization and maintenance, including uploading to and downloading from third-party sites, creation of new files and maintenance of existing files utilizing an automated records management system
• Enter timesheets into Aderant database for attorneys
• Open new client/matter files per Firm procedures
• Ability to work independently and with Litigation team to ensure superior quality in work product
• Overtime and flexibility will be required on occasion