Case Assistant

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer•Palo Alto, CA

21h•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Key remits of the role Organize, manage, format, and edit general case digital files and correspondence using iManage, Google Suite, and One Drive Set up and monitor client alerts using specialized media platforms such as CNS and Bloomberg Law Draft template pleadings for attorney use and future reference Prepare and finalize Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA) for court e-filings Review court documents and correspondence meticulously for accuracy before publication, under the supervision and guidance of senior team members Conduct factual research and compile reports for the legal team's reference, utilizing various databases including Bloomberg Law, CNS, Westlaw, Lexis, Intelligize, Rocketreach, Pacer, and File & ServeExpress Research and prepare materials for hearings and trials Coordinate with external vendors to fulfill various requests from the legal team Maintain and update litigation trackers for internal and client use Collaborate with the US Managing Attorney team to manage CompuLaw legal team calendar deadlines and notifications Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
0-1 years of relevant experience
Enthusiastic, proactive, and self-motivated with flexibility to contribute significantly in a dynamic, team-oriented setting
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong multitasking and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment
Sound judgment and decisiveness
Excellent organizational abilities with meticulous attention to detail
Proficient in proofreading skills
Professional communication skills with the ability to build rapport with partners, associates, and clients
Prompt and accurate responsiveness via email and/or Microsoft Teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Willingness and interest in working overtime, including nights and weekends, with some potential for travel

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in conducting database searches and utilizing databases
Knowledge of a foreign language is advantageous, especially Spanish

Responsibilities

Organize, manage, format, and edit general case digital files and correspondence using iManage, Google Suite, and One Drive
Set up and monitor client alerts using specialized media platforms such as CNS and Bloomberg Law
Draft template pleadings for attorney use and future reference
Prepare and finalize Tables of Contents (TOC) and Tables of Authorities (TOA) for court e-filings
Review court documents and correspondence meticulously for accuracy before publication, under the supervision and guidance of senior team members
Conduct factual research and compile reports for the legal team's reference, utilizing various databases including Bloomberg Law, CNS, Westlaw, Lexis, Intelligize, Rocketreach, Pacer, and File & ServeExpress
Research and prepare materials for hearings and trials
Coordinate with external vendors to fulfill various requests from the legal team
Maintain and update litigation trackers for internal and client use
Collaborate with the US Managing Attorney team to manage CompuLaw legal team calendar deadlines and notifications
Perform other duties as assigned