Case Assistant

Case Assistant job description for a paid internship program at Alston & Bird LLP, a leading international law firm in Washington DC. The Case Assistant will assist Paralegals and Attorneys with various duties such as document organization, deposition preparation, and research. The position is 12-24 months and requires a college degree.

Requirements

• Index and organize documents
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation
• Proofread documents and contracts
• Bates label, duplicate and redact documents
• Schedule depositions and meetings
• Prepare and follow up regarding Request for Production of Documents
• Create, revise and update charts, logs and indices
• Organize and index correspondence, memoranda, attorney notes, pleadings and other legal documents
• Research rules and procedures for federal and state courts
• Assist with document productions
• Assist with preparation for trial and arbitration
• Draft memos and emails regarding the status of projects
• Maintain current and accurate time records and time sheets
• Perform special projects as assigned

Benefits

• Paid internship
• Possible gap year before going to law school
• 12-24 month program
• Full-time position with over 40 hours per week
• Irregular or weekend hours