Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant

Company: Adecco US, Inc.
Location: Washington
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant
Our client is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive professional Legal Assistant for their Washington, D.C. office. Experience working with different practice groups is welcomed, but candidates must have a primary focus on litigation. The right candidate should demonstrate resourcefulness and initiative, a desire to forge powerful relationships, hone their skills and deliver excellent work.
Responsibilities:

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  Support attorneys in connection with all aspects of case management and document production, heavy document editing, proofreading and finalizing legal documents in Microsoft Word.
  
  
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  E-filing in state, federal and appellate courts.
  
  
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  Maintain attorney calendars, schedule meetings and conferences, enter billable time and process expense reports.
  
  
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  Update electronic records, upload documents, and run reports.
  
  
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  Adept at using all of Microsoft's Office tools.
  
  
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  Maintain and organize case files, organize paper and electronic documents for use in depositions or trials.
  
  
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  Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  Qualifications:
  
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    Minimum 3-5 years of legal experience.
    
    
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    Litigation experience required.
    
    
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    Exceptional technical skills required including knowledge of MS Word, MS Outlook, Adobe Professional, and electronic document management.
    
    
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    Ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication and client service skills.
    
    
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    Ability to switch gears and manage multiple, competing expectations.
    
    
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    Must be a team player, with strong communication skills and a solid work ethic.
    
    
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    Must be detailed oriented.
    
    
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    Excellent grammar and spelling skills are essential.
    
    
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    Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment are essential.
    
    
    Pay Details: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 per year
    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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    The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.

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