Litigation Support Specialist — Precise Legal Admin

Cooley LLP; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 56,137 - 74,390; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision and dental insurance

Paid Time Off (20 days)

Generous parental leave

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Support Specialist (Litigation) in Palo Alto, California. The candidate will provide specialized administrative support to attorneys, including document preparation, court filing, and deadline management. Candidates should have 4+ years of legal administrative experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and iManage is required. The role offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, emphasizing career development and fair employment practices.

Qualifications

• After orientation at Cooley LLP, must exhibit proficiency in legal support tools.
• 4+ years of experience in a law firm or legal department, preferably in litigation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise legal documents and pleadings.
• Arrange court filings and communicate litigation deadlines.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for attorneys.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Administrative support in a law firm

Legal terminology interpretation

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or business college certificate

Tools

iManage

Job description

A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Support Specialist (Litigation) in Palo Alto, California. The candidate will provide specialized administrative support to attorneys, including document preparation, court filing, and deadline management. Candidates should have 4+ years of legal administrative experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office and iManage is required. The role offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits, emphasizing career development and fair employment practices.