Legal Assistant - Litigation

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive administrative support to Litigation attorneys and paralegals
• Prepare and review letters, memoranda, and legal filings according to firm standards
• File documents with courts electronically and monitor important deadlines
• Interact with court personnel and attorneys professionally to resolve problems and obtain data
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all matters and information
• Manage client contacts, emails, print documents, and incoming mail
• Create, maintain, and retire files in accordance with Information Governance Policy
• Transcribe dictation and process requests for payment and reimbursements

Requirements

• 3+ years of litigation legal assisting experience in a law firm or legal setting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Strong knowledge of the litigation process and general court operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret complex legal documents such as pleadings
• Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications

• Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry
• Proficiency with Kofax/Nuance, InTapp, LMS+, iManage, or equivalent legal software

Benefits

• Competitive compensation ($29.12/hr. – $38.46/hr. based on experience)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• 401K and flexible spending accounts
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Bonus opportunities

About the Company

Taft is a full-service law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys and over 2,000 team members. We operate with a "Client First" philosophy, utilizing a collaborative approach and advanced technological resources to help our clients succeed.