Marshall Dennehey · 1 month ago
Litigation Support Specialist - 5+ Yrs Experience - Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMarshall Dennehey is a law firm seeking a full-time Litigation Support Specialist with over 5 years of experience for its Philadelphia, PA office. The role involves providing administrative and operational support to legal teams, including document preparation, case management, and client communication.
Law EnforcementLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Document Preparation: Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to formatting guidelines
Case Management: Assist in managing files and legal databases, such as medical record subpoena charts, organizing documents, maintaining electronic and physical files, and tracking deadlines and court appearances
Client Communication: Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts to schedule appointments, relay messages, and provide updates on case status as directed by attorneys
Case Related Fact Investigation at the direction of the attorney and/or paralegal
Administrative Support: Provide administrative assistance to legal professionals, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing expense reports, and handling incoming calls and correspondence. With the ability to re-assign these tasks for the administrative assistant and/or project assistant on their team
Billing and Timekeeping: Record billable hours and assist in facilitating processing of vendor invoices
Court Filings: At the direction of the attorneys, prepare and file legal documents with courts
Guideline Compliance: Assist in ensuring compliance with all client guidelines
Technology Support: Utilize legal software and technology tools for document management, e-discovery, and case tracking, providing technical support to legal staff as needed
Team Collaboration: Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal support staff to facilitate efficient workflow and effective communication within the legal department
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in a litigation support role
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to assist in managing files and legal databases
Ability to communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts
Ability to provide administrative assistance to legal professionals
Ability to record billable hours and assist in processing vendor invoices
Ability to prepare and file legal documents with courts
Ability to assist in ensuring compliance with all client guidelines
Ability to utilize legal software and technology tools for document management, e-discovery, and case tracking
Ability to collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal support staff
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Business Administration or related field
Benefits
Competitive salary
Excellent benefits package
Company
Marshall Dennehey
Marshall Dennehey is a law firm that deals in civil defense litigation and general liability with an affordable and pragmatic approach.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
G. Mark Thompson
President & CEO
Colleen Bannon
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Company data provided by crunchbase