Project Assistant

2 weeks ago

Chicago, United States Vedder Price Full time
Vedder Price's Chicago office is looking for a Project Assistant. As a Project Assistant in the Litigation and Labor practice areas, you will work under the direct supervision of a paralegal to assist paralegals and attorneys with a variety of tasks and projects within the lifespan of a case. No prior experience is required. This program includes in-depth litigation and labor training with access to various litigation technologies and tools.

As a Project Assistant, your duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Annual billable target of 1,050 hours
  • Assist with the initial case setup
  • Assist with data analytics and organization
  • Assist paralegals with eDiscovery tasks
  • Assist with the organization, filing and management of case-related documents
  • Prepare case and trial binders of relevant information and documents
  • Track, log and input information into various platforms
  • Assist with deposition arrangements and the preparation of witness files
  • Load, search and pull deposition transcripts and assist with designations
  • Assist with online research including fact-checking, cite checking, expert research, etc.
  • Pull electronic cases and docket information
  • Assist with trial logistics and pre-trial planning
  • Work with various internal departments and outside vendors
  • Provide support at trial, arbitration or mediations
  • Assist paralegals with post-trial briefing and tasks

Skills & Competencies:

  • Ability to learn quickly and apply training to practical issues
  • Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Ability to multitask and exercise successful time management
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Willing to work overtime

Qualifications & Required Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree, a certificate from an ABA approved paralegal training program or equivalent experience preferred
  • Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:

  • Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel; Internet Explorer, Edge, or Chrome; Adobe
  • Exposure to PACER, Westlaw, Lexis, Relativity, secured file transfer software, or any litigation database platform is a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity

Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations), medical condition, protected veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We participate in E-verify.

Applicants who are interested in applying for a position and require special assistance or an accommodation during the process due to a disability should contact the Vedder Price Recruiting Team at vprecruiting@vedderprice.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Learn More

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