Project Assistant
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Greenberg Traurig (GT) a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries has an exciting employment opportunity for you. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.
Join our Litigation Team as a Project Assistant located in our Houston office.
We are seeking a highly skilled professional who thrives in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities while ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach you will play a critical role in driving success and anticipating needs. If you are someone who values precision adaptability and innovation we invite you to join our team and make a meaningful impact.
This role will be based in our Houston Office on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required for day-to-day operations as well as for team meetings training opportunities and relationship building.
Position Summary
The Litigation Project Assistant will assist the attorneys and paralegals in the Litigation Department in all stages of Litigation from pre to post trial duties.
Key Responsibilities
Assists attorneys in preparing and organizing case files and documents.
Manages and maintains electronic and physical filing systems for case-related materials.
Coordinates and schedules meetings hearings and depositions.
Conducts research and gathers information relevant to ongoing litigation cases.
Prepares and edits legal documents correspondence and reports.
Tracks deadlines and ensures timely submission of court filings and other documents.
Supports the legal team in trial preparation including organizing exhibits and materials.
Maintains confidentiality and security of sensitive legal information.
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
The candidate must be a self-starter and also a team player and work well under periodic pressure to meet tight deadlines.
The ideal candidate is reliable detail-oriented and able to learn new technology quickly.
Candidate must demonstrate professionalism excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Candidate must have excellent customer service skills a positive attitude and the ability to multi-task.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner under minimal supervision while adhering to strict deadlines.
Education & Prior Experience
Ideal candidate will have one year of project assistant/paralegal experiencesupporting the Litigation Department in a law firm.
Technology
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook as well as document management and other office technologies
GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individuals race sex or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
About Company
Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2750 attorneys in 48 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI “Highly Recommended Law Firm” for superior client service and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global ... View more
