Hybrid Legal Project Assistant (Entry-Level)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Bonus program

401(k) matching

Health, dental, vision

Professional development

Employee recognition

Commuter benefits

EAP

Job summary

Vedder Price P.C. in New York is seeking an entry-level Project Assistant to support paralegals and attorneys across practice areas. You will learn on the job, assist with case setup, document management, research, and trial support.

No prior experience is required. The role is hybrid, requiring at least three days in the office, and offers exposure to a range of legal tasks and deal-team support.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Exposure to litigation databases (PACER/Westlaw/Lexis/Relativity) is a plus.
• DocuSign or SharePoint experience a plus.

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 across platforms.
• Assist with deposition arrangements and transcripts.
• Conduct online research including fact-checking and cites.
• Support trial logistics and pre-trial planning.
• Assist with post-trial briefing and due diligence.
• Maintain and organize files for various transactions.
• Assist with forms and filing documents.
• Prepare and distribute closing sets.

Skills

Excellent organization

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Time management

Team collaboration

Overtime willingness

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

PACER

Westlaw

Lexis

Relativity

DocuSign

SharePoint

Job description

Vedder Price P.C. in New York is seeking an entry-level Project Assistant to support paralegals and attorneys across practice areas. You will learn on the job, assist with case setup, document management, research, and trial support.

No prior experience is required. The role is hybrid, requiring at least three days in the office, and offers exposure to a range of legal tasks and deal-team support.