What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Assistant position at Axinn Veltrop & Harkrider LLP?

Job Description

Incisive. Inclusive. Invested. We’re Axinn.

Experienced, tenacious, and always trial-ready, we are committed to understanding complex legal challenges that impact the future of our clients' businesses, globally.

Focusing on antitrust, intellectual property, and high-stakes litigation, our extensive teams in the U.S. possess deep knowledge and client-side experience across a range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, life sciences, and consumer products.

With a strong culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, we build relationships with our clients and colleagues alike, helping communities and acting with purpose. Our client service, entrepreneurialism, and inquisitive nature sit at the heart of the firm, enabling us to prioritize client goals and achieve successful outcomes.

The Case Assistant is a two year rotational role designed as an entry level position for individuals with excellent academic credentials to assist with a variety of case work. The position is designed to introduce the applicant to the basics of the legal field to gain a solid foundation before attending a legal post graduate program or pursuing another related legal path. During this time you will be highly trained with the oversight of Paralegal Manager and paralegal team members to introduce you to the basics of working in the legal field. The Case Assistant will also work closely with other professional staff and legal professionals. The opportunity to move into a paralegal role is a potential with this position, as appropriate to the individuals credentials and performance.

Responsibilities and Duties :

Assist with litigation / M&A transactions as directed
Case file management (including document productions, pleadings and correspondence files, deposition transcripts, and exhibits) by organizing, maintaining, and tracking files to make them easily accessible
Document control, organization, review and production
Perform research using Westlaw, Lexis, and similar litigation support platforms
Data entry and spreadsheet management
Assist in trial exhibit organization
Assist in deposition preparation
Conduct factual research as required
Manage multiple tasks and complete under time constraints
Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and Skills Required :

Bachelor’s degree and / or prior law firm and / or legal internship experience preferred, though not required.

Paralegal certifications or experience are not required. Future movement to a paralegal role would require a minimum of a BA / BS.

Available to work overtime as required, even on short notice. Travel may also be required as necessary.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written

Effective time management skills, with the ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously and manage multiple projects while prioritizing assignments

Ability to build rapport with attorneys, professional staff, and vendors

Strong computer skills, including web-based research and proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and various document management tools. Ability to learn and use new software quickly.

Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently but within a team environment

Exceptional critical thinking and problem solving skills with attention to detail is a must

Benefits

At Axinn, we offer market competitive wages and generous benefit options to our valued employees. This includes, but is not limited to, the following :

Competitive starting pay and annual discretionary bonus and raise eligibility

Generous paid time off benefits (vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave)

Firm paid short and long-term disability, plus life and accident insurance

401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Cash Balance Retirement Plan with generous employer contributions (please ask for further details re : eligibility requirements)

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Flexible spending and health savings accounts (medical plan dependent)

Firm paid comprehensive Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student loan refinancing discounts

Fitness / Gym dues reimbursement program

Hybrid remote work schedules are available for most employees (per current policy, in-office presence is required at least 3-days per week and fully remote roles are not available)

Position Details

This is a full-time, benefits eligible, non-exempt level position. Final rate of pay and title will be commensurate with the incumbent’s experience, with a targeted hiring range of $28.00 – $31.00 hourly (the upper range reserved for highly qualified applicants). This position is currently available in our NY, CT and DC office location only.

Axinn is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to creating an environment that draws upon the strength of the diversity of its workforce to achieve excellence in the Firm's field and beyond

Salary : $28 - $31

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