Case Assistant - Product Liability, Mass Torts, & Class Actions

DLA Piper•Short Hills, NJ

9d•$34 - $44•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Assistant - Product Liability, Mass Torts, & Class Actions, in collaboration with and in support of the firm’s strategic initiatives, assists the paralegals and/or attorneys by maintaining case files, preparing documents for production, organizing and maintaining case or other files, assisting with filings, and maintaining databases, obtaining information for internal and external sources, and performing other administrative tasks.

Requirements

Demonstrated basic level of proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook and database experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills required to interact with paralegals, attorneys and clients on a regular basis.
Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail skills necessary to manage volumes of documents, binders, letters, charts, etc.
Must have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to prioritize multiple assignments to meet deadlines.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, lawyers, business professionals, and external audiences.
Produce high-quality work and respond to correspondence in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
Meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and commit to meeting high standards.
Comply with firm policies and procedures.
Maintain confidences as required in a law firm environment.

Nice To Haves

Office experience in a law firm environment supporting paralegals and/or attorneys preferred.

Responsibilities

Organizes document productions for attorney review.
Researches public records using public websites.
Gathers cases and exhibits from files for incorporation into briefs.
Assists with preparing a variety of documents, forms, charts, letters, etc.
Prepares binders, makes copies, enters data and maintains files.
Performs database research and data entry.
Obtains documents and other information from cities, municipalities or public agencies.
Obtains information from accounting, timekeeping and attorneys for audit letter responses.
Assists paralegals, attorneys, and business professionals with mailings and filings.
Other duties as assigned.