Litigation Support Spec

Overview

Manage litigation data, databases, and support tech for legal cases.

Key Responsibilities

• litigation support
• data management
• database development
• software training
• document processing
• case support

Tasks

-Support attorneys and investigators by utilizing current litigation support techniques, software, and equipment to provide complex legal support and technical assistance -Consult and advise case teams on best practices for the preparation of documents and how to best use litigation support technologies to support projects -Perform traditional paralegal tasks while assuming information technology roles. -Develop data management strategies, assist with technology in the courtroom, provide user support and training on both off-the-shelf and proprietary software, and coordinate with technology vendors -Train attorneys, paralegals, and other personnel on litigation support applications -Coordinate the conversion, processing, loading, and exporting of data and images to and from litigation systems -Support the day-to-day litigation needs of assigned cases and projects -Build, maintain, and troubleshoot databases for large, complex litigation in which the documents and data are too vast to sort and analyze manually -Conduct complex database searches, facilitate document review sessions with attorneys, and coordinate productions to external parties -Design and implement databases for managing, sorting, indexing, abstracting, and coordinating the large volumes of data produced in major litigation

Requirements

• computer skills
• legal secretary
• bachelor’s degree
• detail oriented
• communication skills
• relationship management

What You Bring

-Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly -Minimum 3 years of experience as a legal secretary, working in a business law practice with exposure to litigation processes including research, pleadings and judgements -Detail-oriented, accurate, and able to manage deadlines and other time constraints -Professional demeanor and the ability to build and maintain interdepartmental and third-party relationships -Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience preferred -Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines

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