Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and revise legal documents, including discovery requests/responses, pleadings, briefs, and various motions.
- Maintain open lines of communication with attorneys; independently manage follow-ups and identify when to escalate matters.
- Manage large volumes of documents—organizing, labeling, scanning, producing, and Bates stamping—using eDiscovery and indexing tools.
- Support deposition and trial preparation by coordinating exhibits, compiling witness and expert lists, and assembling binders and related materials.
- Manage court-related deadlines and scheduling using rules-based calendaring software.
- Provide litigation support across various jurisdictions, including state, federal, appellate courts, and arbitration settings.
- Communicate daily with attorneys regarding task status and deadlines.
Preferred Skills & Tools:
- Proficient in MS Word (macros, track changes, document comparison).
- Skilled with Adobe Acrobat (Bates numbering, redaction, PDF organization).
- Familiarity with document sharing platforms (e.g., Dropbox, ShareFile).
- Experience with eDiscovery platforms like Logikcull or Relativity.
- Solid calendaring knowledge, including rule-based deadlines for state and federal matters.
- Research skills using Westlaw or equivalent platforms.
- Comfortable using Excel and Microsoft Teams.
- Previous experience with electronic filing in both state and federal courts.
- Cite checking and Bluebook proficiency is a plus.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on litigation support experience.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
- Able to remain calm and efficient under pressure in a deadline-driven environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to accurately track billable hours on a task-by-task basis.
- Tech-savvy and eager to learn new software platforms.
- Familiarity with legal tools such as iManage (DMS), PACER, Westlaw, and e-filing platforms is highly preferred.