Litigation/Securities/Regulatory Project Assistant

Found in: beBee S US - 2 weeks ago

Washington D C, United States Wilmer Full time

WilmerHale is a leading, full-service international law firm with 1,000 lawyers located throughout 12 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Our lawyers work at the intersection of government, technology and business, and we remain committed to our guiding principles of providing quality, excellent legal and client services; developing diversity among our lawyers and staff and cultivating an environment that promotes an ambitious spirit, collaboration and collegiality by drawing on the extraordinary talents and dynamic experience of our lawyers. Our goal is to reflect the diversity of our clients and the communities in which we practice.

What You Will Be Doing

The Litigation/Securities/Regulatory Project Assistant position is an entry-level training position for individuals who anticipate going to law or graduate school and/or pursuing a career as a Paralegal. Working efficiently and collaboratively with, and under the supervision of, attorneys, paralegals and other support professionals, the Project Assistant assists with all phases of litigation, securities, regulatory, and government and internal investigations matters.

About This Role

  • Assists with case management/organization activities in accordance with firm policies and Information Governance and Records guidelines/Best Practices; using available document management systems and supporting technology, maintains tracking/organizational systems for intake/management of all matter-related electronic and hard-copy materials, including those for document collections, productions/redactions/privilege designations, key correspondence and documents, fact/background materials, and court/agency docket items; at matter conclusion, assists with ensuring accurate and swift disposition of case materials and clearance of case/project rooms.
  • Assists with fact and expert discovery/eDiscovery, including document collection and production activities (tracking, redacting, bates-labeling, updating logs); preparing for fact and expert depositions/witness interviews (preparing witness/reference binders, assembling/tracking documents and/or exhibits, tracking/processing electronic and hard copy transcripts/interview memoranda); assists with legal filings, including assembling exhibits/appendices and preparing materials for oral arguments.
  • Uses discovery technology, including searching and utilizing eDiscovery platforms housing discovery documents and those used for preparing chronologies and managing testimony; adheres to WHDS/Litigation Support Best Practices.
  • Assists with and attends trials/hearings, matters in alternative dispute resolution forums, and those before governmental entities, including assembling/tracking exhibits, exhibit lists, deposition designations, reference and witness lists/materials, and key documents; tracks admitted exhibits and ensures delivery of draft/final transcripts.
  • Attends and participates in professional development programs, including firm, department, and paralegal meetings and training; demonstrates an awareness of department function and position/purpose within the firm and applies knowledge appropriately to role and daily responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates effective client service by making both internal and external clients and their needs a primary focus of his/her actions; develops and sustains productive client relationships; builds collaborative relationships and takes action to meet needs and concerns; displays professionalism, quality service, and a "can do" attitude to both internal members/departments of the Firm and external clients and vendors.
  • Meets the Firm’s billable hours expectations and adheres to best practices for daily time entry for client work, and eTime for attendance and time off requests.
  • Assumes additional responsibilities as assigned.

What You Will Bring

  • Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, as part of a team and show commitment to the team, the client, and the Firm by participating willingly and reliably, sharing ideas, expertise, and information, and working with colleagues in a manner that inspires cooperation, builds trust and respect, and maximizes efficiency and team success.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing and ensure communications are timely and appropriate; to listen and accurately interpret others' expectations, ideas, and concerns; to raise questions professionally and purposefully; to seek and be open to constructive feedback.
  • Ability to clearly organize, plan, and prepare for both short and long-term projects.
  • Ability to effectively manage deadlines and follow-through on assignments.
  • Ability to approach each task/assignment/project in a solution-oriented manner.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Strong technology skills, including high proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe.
  • Ability to work overtime and travel as needed

Education

BA/BS preferred.

For additional information about our benefits, please click here. 

WilmerHale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, disability or veteran status, or other protected status.

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