Remote Litigation Assistant - Pacific Time Zone

Mullen Coughlin LLC; California; Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Accrued time off

Maternity/Paternity leave

401(k) program

Job summary

Mullen Coughlin is seeking a Litigation Assistant to join the administrative team supporting Partners and Associates in our litigation practice. This is a remote position with preference for candidates residing in the Pacific Time Zone; the role involves managing data including electronic filings, organizing discovery, maintaining calendars, and drafting correspondence.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree, 5+ years of legal admin experience, and fluency with ProLaw and document management

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent training/work experience is required.
• 5+ years of legal administrative litigation support experience within a legal department or law firm.
• Experience with professional services billing systems.
• ProLaw experience is a plus.
• Experience with document management systems and best practices.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.
• Experience with eDiscovery is a plus.
• Strong typing skills and proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook.
• Ability to research, solve problems, and gather information from multiple sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to maintain attorney-client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, index, develop, and manage data including electronic court filings and evidence.
• Assist with and organize voluminous discovery projects.
• Maintain complex calendars and schedule meetings and conference calls.
• Draft professional correspondence and review preliminary invoices.
• Answer phones and serve as liaison to internal and external clients.
• Intake new cases and collaborate with team to provide responsive client service.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Legal admin experience

Typing skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Discretion / confidentiality

Research & problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Filing & records management

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

ProLaw

MS Office

Document management systems

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Mullen Coughlin is seeking a Litigation Assistant to join the administrative team supporting Partners and Associates in our litigation practice. This is a remote position with preference for candidates residing in the Pacific Time Zone; the role involves managing data including electronic filings, organizing discovery, maintaining calendars, and drafting correspondence.

Ideal candidates have an Associate degree, 5+ years of legal admin experience, and fluency with ProLaw and document management