Legal Assistant - Litigation

This position provides advanced legal and administrative support to attorneys, paralegals, peers and other colleagues as needed and requested. Duties may vary based upon location and practice group.

Requirements

• Understands the specific needs and business of the practice group.
• Manages the business intake process – runs adversary searches, drafts screening memos and engagement letters and opens new files.
• Prepares, revises and formats legal documents and correspondence using various software applications and according to instructions; proofreads documents/correspondence for content, spelling, grammar, language usage and punctuation and puts into final form.
• May transcribe digital audio files to create written transcripts of recorded information.
• Prepares documents and applicable fees for electronic filing as needed and according to instructions. E-files documents with federal and state courts and other agencies.
• Manages incoming and outgoing telephone calls, mail (regular, certified, UPS, FedEx, etc.), hand deliveries and emails.
• Supports client activities and provides direct contact client assistance and support.
• Maintains and manages attorney/paralegal calendars – docket court deadlines, conferences, teleconferences, depositions, other meetings as requested.
• Assists as needed with in-office tasks/requests, projects, overflow work, administrative work and other duties as required to support and aid in the workloads of attorneys, paralegals, peers and other colleagues throughout the firm.
• Navigates workflow technology with a high level of skill and partners with central team for maximum efficiency and quality.
• Effectively manages workflow and priorities.
• Proactively supports the team and demonstrates a positive and collaborative approach to working with others.
• Serves as a resource to teammates.
• May manage logistics for internal and external meetings.
• May liaise with courts.
• Perform additional duties and tasks assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting the firm’s overall objectives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match
• Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurances
• Generous PTO and holiday pay
• Robust wellness program
• 37.5-hour scheduled work week for most staff employees
• Free or discounted legal services
• Educational assistance
• Opportunities through the Holland & Hart Foundation