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Title : Litigation Practice Assistant/Legal Secretary

Location : District of Columbia - Washington
Refer to Job # JNOD704839

Litigation Practice Assistant/Legal Secretary The candidate will support partners and associates with legal and administrative tasks to include document management, opening and closing of files, calendaring, time entry/billing, travel arrangements, meeting/conference scheduling and other special projects. Prepare, edit and format legal documents and correspondence from draft or dictated text. Assemble exhibits and hearing binders; prepare document productions; schedule depositions. Manage documents: upload documents to e-rooms and the DMS; scan, save to DMS and distribute matter-related hard copy correspondence, court and agency filings; maintain pleading and document indices when appropriate. Organize and maintain case files, retrieve case files, and prepare files for closing in accordance with Records Department procedures. Coordinate day-to-day workflow of attorneys matters and serve as the primary point of contact for attorneys. Communicate with clients, vendors, courts, agencies and firm personnel in a professional manner via telephone, email and in person. Participate as part of a team of practice assistants providing coverage and/or backup coverage for multiple attorneys. Focus on deadlines and prioritize activities and demonstrate resourcefulness by effectively utilizing firm resources and personnel. Adapt quickly to changing environment/demands, think one step ahead and suggest next steps on assignments and ways to improve the delivery of client service without being prompted. 3 5 years of supporting litigation attorneys in internal and external leadership roles at a large law firm required. Must be proficient with MS Office 2013. Experience in e-filing, time entry and billing software (Elite), and expense reimbursement software (ChromeRiver) preferred.

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