Hybrid Legal Assistant

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Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year

The law firm has more than 200 attorneys across 21 states and the District of Columbia, offering services including the defense of single and multi-plaintiff employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims; complex wage and hour litigation; workplace safety; affirmative action compliance; workers' compensation; ERISA and employee benefits; immigration; labor relations; cybersecurity & data privacy.

It is one of the largest labor and employment law practices in the U.S.

The firm holds a national Tier 1 ranking from the U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers Best Law Firms survey and has been called a "go-to" law firm by Corporate Counsel and Fortune magazine.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays including Juneteenth

Group Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Teladoc coverage for remote medical care

Group Term Life Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with % Match and a Profit-Sharing Plan

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

And more

Job Details:

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Permanent Hybrid Legal Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-8 years of experience in a legal environment, preferably in a heavy litigation firm. The position requires extensive knowledge of maintaining case files, conducting state and federal filings online (ECF/Pacer), using Compulaw docketing, and monitoring deadlines. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining the attorneys' calendar, coordinating billing, preparing and updating case status reports for clients and attorneys.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and organize case files in a timely and efficient manner.
• Conduct online state and federal filings using ECF/Pacer.
• Utilize Compulaw docketing system to manage and monitor case deadlines.
• Maintain the calendar for attorneys, ensuring no deadlines are missed.
• Coordinate billing, ensuring all invoices are accurate and sent out in a timely manner.
• Prepare and update case status reports for clients and attorneys, providing regular updates on case progress.
• Prepare folders for paralegals and attorneys, ensuring all necessary documents are included.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring all correspondence is responded to in a timely manner.
• Conduct legal research as necessary.
• Use legal case management software to track case progress.
• Use cm/ecf filing system to file court documents electronically.
• Provide litigation support, including preparing legal documents, assisting with discovery, and organizing exhibits for trial.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a legal environment, preferably in a heavy litigation firm.
• Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Proficiency in using Compulaw, Nuance, ChromeRiver, and TOC/TOA.
• Experience in legal case management and cm/ecf filing.
• Strong skills in legal document preparation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask and handle high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong research skills and knowledge of legal research tools.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, paralegal certification a plus.

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