Legal Assistant - Litigation

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive administrative support to Litigation attorneys and paralegals, including opening new matters and submitting conflict searches
• Perform e-filing in various State and Federal Courts
• Draft legal documents, filings, letters, and memoranda according to Firm standards
• Monitor deadlines and manage client contacts, emails, and print documents
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all matters and information
• Interact professionally with court personnel, attorneys, and staff to resolve problems and provide data
• 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
• Ability to e-file in State and Federal Courts
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex legal documents such as pleadings
• Ability to work under a high level of competency and occasionally work more than 37.5 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications

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

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 collaborative approach and a "Client First" philosophy, providing advanced technological resources and deep expertise to help our clients succeed.