Litigation Support Assist

The purpose of this position is to support the Litigation team by completing non-billable tasks within a manner consistent with MGC policies, procedures, quality, standards, client needs and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

                            

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee may also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor and other management as required.  McAngus Goudelock & Courie may need to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  Please understand, this job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

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Essential Functions and Responsibilities: 

• Handle incoming mail to include opening, scanning and emailing to litigation team members
• Preparation of new file to include:  new file sheet, coordinating conflict checks, set up of physical file, and entering case information into ProLaw
• Convert discovery received from opposing parties into Word document for response by attorney/paralegal
• Download documents from CD’s, email links, Dropbox, etc. to our case management software as requested
• Prepare reimbursement requests for attorneys as needed
• Prepare outgoing materials for litigation team to include: copying, scanning prepare Certified Mail, UPS, FedEx, etc. as requested
• Process and review incoming invoices and forward to Accounting for payment
• Cooperates with co-workers
• Responds politely to internal staff, clients, vendors, etc.
• Works as a member of a team 
• Accepts change in a productive manner
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned

 

Special skills, knowledge, abilities

• Ability to type 50+ wpm.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by e-mail and telephone with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact
• Possess excellent organizational skills and pay close attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to gain competence in database management systems
• Must possess ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously while working efficiently, effectively and independently under minimal supervision
• Must have ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• Is neat with self and conducts self in a respectable, responsible, courteous manner