Case Assistant

Alston & Bird•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Case Assistant to work in our Intellectual Property - Litigation Practice Group in the Dallas, TX office. The Case Assistant program is an internship designed for those who have completed a bachelor's degree and who are looking to take a gap year before going to law school or want to learn more about the legal profession. It is designed to be a 10 to 13-month program. Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, Case Assistants perform a variety of duties to assist the Paralegals and Attorneys to whom they are assigned.

Requirements

Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints
Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors
Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively
Work requires a high level of mental effort and strain while organizing and maintaining multiple cases
Ability to comprehend and interpret verbal and written concepts to facilitate the accurate completion of a task
Strong attention to detail, follow through, responsiveness and customer service skills
Strong command of the English language
Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Responsibilities

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, memorandums, attorney notes, pleadings and other legal documents
Research at local courts
Assist with document productions
Assist with preparation for trial
Draft memos regarding the status of projects
Maintain current and accurate time records and time sheets
Perform special projects as assigned
Work often requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular or weekend hours
Interest & ability to read and understand technical/scientific papers