Litigation Case Assistant Cooley is seeking a Litigation Case Assistant Position summary: 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, which include but are not limited to: Position responsibilities: Document and information management:
- 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
Conduct document searches and factual research:
- 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 publically available sources
Prepare for and attend depositions: - 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
Motion practice and court filings: - 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
Prepare for and attend trials: - 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
Other: - 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
Skills and experience: Required:
- 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
Preferred:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Outlook and other automated litigation database software
- Paralegal certificate
Competencies: - Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work well with others, including clients
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent organizational skills
Cooley LLP offers a competitive compensation and excellent benefits program. EOE. The expected hourly pay range for this position with a work schedule of 40 hours per week is $32.00 - $34.00 ($66,560.00 - $70,720.00 annually). Please note that final offer amount will be dependent on geographic location, applicable experience and skillset of the candidate. We offer a full range of elective benefits including medical, health savings account (with applicable medical plan), dental, vision, health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts, pre-tax commuter benefits, life insurance, AD&D, long-term care coverage, backup care for children and/or adults and other parental support benefits. In addition to elective benefit options, benefited employees receive firm-paid life insurance, AD&D, LTD, short term medical benefits as well as 20 days of Paid Time Off ( PTO ) and 10 paid holidays each year. We provide generous parental leave and fertility benefits. New employees will attend a detailed benefit orientation to learn more about our many benefits and resources.