Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant
Washington DC, WA - USA
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This position provides high-level administrative support to attorneys across multiple practice areas. The role will primarily support litigation matters while also assisting attorneys in the Intellectual Property Practice Group and providing administrative support for certain corporate and transactional matters.
The ideal candidate will have a strong litigation background and an interest in learning and developing experience in intellectual property. Previous IP experience is welcomed but is not required. This opportunity is well suited for a versatile mid-level Legal Administrative Assistant who enjoys varied assignments is comfortable supporting attorneys in more than one practice group and is eager to broaden their legal knowledge and skills.
The hours areMonday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.in the office.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Administrative and Practice Support
- Provide administrative support to attorneys working in litigation intellectual property and corporate matters.
- Manage attorneys calendars including scheduling meetings court appearances depositions conference calls and other appointments.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and prepare itineraries and expense reports.
- Prepare revise proofread and format correspondence reports presentations and legal documents.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical files in accordance with firm procedures.
- Coordinate with clients opposing counsel courts vendors witnesses and other internal and external parties.
- Assist with time entry billing-related tasks new-matter intake and other administrative processes.
- Manage assignments from multiple attorneys and practice groups while maintaining accuracy responsiveness and attention to deadlines.
- Litigation Support
- Prepare revise format and finalize pleadings motions discovery materials briefs exhibits and other litigation documents.
- File documents electronically in federal and local courts and as applicable before administrative agencies and tribunals.
- Maintain litigation calendars and track court deadlines discovery deadlines hearings depositions and trial dates.
- Organize and maintain case files discovery materials exhibits and other case-related documentation.
- Assist attorneys with deposition hearing and trial preparation including coordinating logistics and preparing materials.
- Review documents for compliance with applicable court rules filing requirements and firm standards.
- Intellectual Property Support
- Assist attorneys with administrative and document-related needs involving intellectual property matters.
- Learn the procedures terminology and documentation associated with the Intellectual Property Practice Group.
- Assist with maintaining IP-related files correspondence deadlines and matter information.
- Coordinate with attorneys clients internal departments and outside service providers regarding IP-related matters.
- Develop proficiency in applicable IP processes and systems through training and hands-on experience.
- Provide additional support to the Intellectual Property Practice Group as knowledge and experience develop.
- Corporate and Transactional Support
- Prepare revise format and proofread corporate and transactional documents correspondence agreements and closing materials.
- Assist with entity formation maintenance and corporate governance documents.
- Coordinate signature pages document execution and circulation of transaction documents.
- Assist with organizing due diligence materials closing checklists and electronic closing binders.
- Maintain corporate records and help track transactional deadlines and outstanding items.
- Communicate with clients and transaction participants to coordinate documents signatures and closing-related activities.
Experience and Qualifications:
- At least 3 years of experience as a legal administrative assistant or in a similar administrative role within a law firm environment.
- Litigation support experience including document preparation court filings and deadline management is required.
- Familiarity with federal and local court procedures and electronic filing systems.
- Experience with PACER/ECF and other court filing platforms.
- Intellectual property experience is a plus but not required; a demonstrated interest in learning the practice area is essential.
- Corporate or transactional support experience is preferred not required.
- Knowledge of legal terminology document formatting proofreading and filing procedures.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint as well as experience using document management systems.
- Exceptional proofreading and editing skills with close attention to detail and document consistency.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively while supporting multiple attorneys across different practice groups.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills including the ability to prioritize competing assignments and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility initiative and a service-oriented approach.
- Professional judgment and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
- Subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance.
The salary range for this position is $42.00 to $48.00 an hour based on years of experience.
Snell & Wilmer offers a competitive performance-based compensation and agenerousbenefits packagestarting on your first benefits package includes medical dental vision disability life insurance 401K/profit sharing paid holidays tuition reimbursement and paid time off including vacation time personal time and sick time where & Wilmer values the principles ofDiversity Inclusion and Belonging.
Snell & Wilmer is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 16 locations in the U.S. and Mexico. We serve publicly traded corporations private businesses and individuals.