Entry-Level Legal Project Coordinator

Vedder; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

401(k) matching

Health benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Vedder's New York office seeks an entry-level Project Assistant to learn across practice areas. You will support paralegals and attorneys with case lifecycle tasks under supervision, gaining hands-on experience with document management, deposition prep, and eDiscovery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and strong communication, organization, and time-management skills. This hybrid role requires three days in the office and offers a comprehensive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial case setup, data analytics and organization.
• Assist paralegals with eDiscovery tasks.
• Organize and manage case-related documents.
• Prepare case and trial binders.
• Track and input information into platforms.
• Assist with deposition arrangements and witness files; load transcripts.
• Conduct online research including fact-checking and cite checking.
• Support trial logistics and pre-trial planning.
• Assist post-trial tasks and due diligence materials.
• Maintain client files and minutes books.

Skills

Learning quickly

Organization skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Under pressure

Multitasking

Time management

Teamwork

Overtime willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

MS Excel

PACER

Westlaw

Lexis

Relativity

DocuSign

SharePoint

Job description

Vedder's New York office seeks an entry-level Project Assistant to learn across practice areas. You will support paralegals and attorneys with case lifecycle tasks under supervision, gaining hands-on experience with document management, deposition prep, and eDiscovery.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and strong communication, organization, and time-management skills. This hybrid role requires three days in the office and offers a comprehensive rewards package.