Litigation Practice Assistant (Hybrid) - Latitude Inc

Responsibilities:

• Administrative Support:
• Provide high-level administrative assistance to litigation attorneys, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and making travel arrangements.
• Screen incoming calls and emails, prioritizing and redirecting inquiries as necessary.
• Prepare and proofread correspondence, legal documents, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Litigation Case Management:
• Assist in managing all aspects of the litigation process, from case initiation through discovery, trial, and post-trial activities.
• Maintain, organize, and update case files, including both electronic and paper records, ensuring accurate and timely filing.
• Coordinate with court clerks and opposing counsel to ensure compliance with deadlines and filing requirements.
• Document Preparation and Filing:
• Prepare, proofread, format, and finalize pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Electronically file court documents (e-filing) in federal and state courts, and keep track of filing deadlines.
• Assist attorneys with preparation for depositions, hearings, trials, and mediations, including preparation of exhibits and trial binders.
• Research and Coordination:
• Conduct basic legal research to assist attorneys with case preparation.
• Coordinate discovery processes, including document production, subpoenas, and responses to interrogatories.
• Liaise with clients, court personnel, expert witnesses, and third-party vendors.
• Billing and Time Entry:
• Manage attorney time entry and billing by tracking billable hours, ensuring compliance with firm policies.
• Assist in generating client invoices and resolving any billing issues.
• Special Projects:
• Assist in organizing and coordinating special projects, including case strategy meetings, conference calls, and trial preparation.

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