Litigation Case Assistant

Cooley LLP•New York, NY

2d•$34 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Primarily responsible for providing support to paralegals and attorneys during all phases of the litigation process, from the commencement of a new action to the discovery period and through trial and post-trial findings and appeals. The Case Assistant will be expected to handle diverse and multiple responsibilities.

Requirements

Available to work overtime, as required
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
Bachelor’s degree
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well with others, including clients
Ability to work well under pressure
Excellent organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook and other automated litigation database software
Paralegal certificate

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain case material and e-rooms
Prepare documents for Bates-numbering, redaction, duplication/scanning and indexing
Categorize and maintain files in chronological, numerical, and subject matter order to meet litigation team objectives
Work with Litigation Support & E-Discovery Services and vendors on e-discovery and electronic productions
Under the guidance of paralegals and attorneys, prepare chronologies, indices, and summaries of information and facts gleaned from discovery
Assist with the maintenance of internal case databases for the cataloging and retrieval of documents
Conduct database searches and organize information retrieved in a coherent and concise manner
Utilize library resources and conduct fact research from publicly available sources
Assist in the coordination of deposition logistics
Assist paralegals and attorneys in preparing witness files and exhibits to be used at deposition
Attend deposition with attorney to take notes, handle exhibits during the deposition, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding
Assist in the drafting of motions and briefs
Create briefing books
Fact check, proofread, and assemble exhibits related to filing
Electronically file brief or coordinate filing with Firm’s Managing Clerk or other designated personnel trained to e-file
Coordinate service of process and courtesy copies
Assist in the coordination of trial logistics
Organize and track exhibits, files and all other supporting documents
Assist attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes, and operating courtroom presentation software
Assist in the preparation of witness testimony
Bill a minimum of 1600 hours annually
Turn in time sheets, e-timelogs and fulfill other administrative duties in a timely fashion
Other tasks as assigned