Legal Project Assistant – Trial Prep & E-Discovery

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

Retirement planning (401(k) matching)

Health, dental & vision plans

Paid time off

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Employee discounts

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Vedder Price in New York seeks an entry-level Project Assistant to support paralegals and attorneys across practice areas. You will learn the lifecycle of a case under supervision and gain foundational deal-team experience. The role requires no prior experience and involves hybrid work with in-office days.

Responsibilities include case setup, document management, deposition prep, and online research. A Bachelor's degree is required, with opportunities for professional development and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Ability to learn quickly and apply training to practical issues.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Learn quickly

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willing to work overtime

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Adobe

PACER

Westlaw

Lexis

Relativity

DocuSign

Job description

Vedder Price in New York seeks an entry-level Project Assistant to support paralegals and attorneys across practice areas. You will learn the lifecycle of a case under supervision and gain foundational deal-team experience. The role requires no prior experience and involves hybrid work with in-office days.

Responsibilities include case setup, document management, deposition prep, and online research. A Bachelor's degree is required, with opportunities for professional development and a