Legal Project Assistant - Entry Level E-Discovery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary Package

Bonus Program

Retirement Planning

Health and Wellness

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Employee Recognition

Work-Life Balance

Additional Perks

Job summary

Vedder's New York office is seeking an entry-level Project Assistant to learn about various practice areas while supporting paralegals and attorneys. You will assist with case setup, data organization, eDiscovery, and document management under supervision, with no prior experience required.

The role is hybrid, demanding strong organization, attention to detail, and good verbal/written communication. A bachelor’s degree is required, and the position offers a platform for growth and exposure to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
• Hybrid in-office work model with three days on-site per week.
• No prior experience required; entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Assist with initial case setup, data organization and analytics.
• Assist paralegals with eDiscovery tasks.
• Organize and manage case-related documents and files.
• Prepare case and trial binders of information and documents.
• Track, log and input information into platforms.
• Assist deposition arrangements and transcript designations.
• Conduct online research including fact-checking and citings.

Skills

Ability to learn quickly

Excellent organization skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Work under pressure

Multitask and time management

Work independently and in a team

Excellent interpersonal skills

Willing to work overtime

Hybrid in-office 3 days

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Excel

Internet Explorer/Edge/Adobe

PACER/Westlaw/Lexis/Relativity

DocuSign

SharePoint

Job description

Vedder's New York office is seeking an entry-level Project Assistant to learn about various practice areas while supporting paralegals and attorneys. You will assist with case setup, data organization, eDiscovery, and document management under supervision, with no prior experience required.

The role is hybrid, demanding strong organization, attention to detail, and good verbal/written communication. A bachelor’s degree is required, and the position offers a platform for growth and exposure to