Litigation Legal Practice Assistant

A Charlotte corporate law firm seeks a litigation practice assistant to provide administrative support to attorneys.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be an enthusiastic self-starter
• Excellent MS Office, typing, and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work.
• Must be able to handle deadlines and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Experience in employment and general litigation is a plus.
• Must have a professional demeanor in order to work well with all levels of staff, attorneys and our clients.
• Must have the ability and willingness to work well under pressure and, at times, more than the standard work schedule in order to accomplish responsibilities of the position.
• 4 year degree preferred.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Time entry.
• Prepare correspondence with clients and external counsel.
• Format and prepare multi-state and federal legal filings.
• File legal documents (including e-filing).
• Perform docket management.
• Make travel arrangements.
• Scheduling/calendaring.
• Draft discovery including document production, etc...