What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant - San Francisco Office position at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP?
LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT (Entry Level Litigation Paralegal)
Legal Support Services, San Francisco Office
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier international law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Debevoise clients engage our lawyers for the high degree of quality, strategic focus and creativity we bring to our legal advice. Our talented administrative and legal support staff brings the same commitment to their work, ensuring the firm delivers the highest level of service and a distinctive client experience. We attract and retain highly skilled and dedicated staff by providing a work environment that is diverse, collaborative, respectful and collegial, and where professional growth is encouraged and nurtured. The firm is seeking to add a full-time, entry level Litigation Legal Assistant resident in our San Francisco Office. This position offers excellent experience for those who are contemplating law school in two years.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will recognize this as a unique opportunity to join a highly successful global firm in the early stages of our San Francisco presence. We encourage applications from entry level candidates, including 2024 graduates, with the adaptability, energy and enthusiasm needed to fulfill any need that might arise.
Preferred:
Legal Support Services, San Francisco Office
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is a premier international law firm with market-leading practices, a global perspective and strong New York roots. Debevoise clients engage our lawyers for the high degree of quality, strategic focus and creativity we bring to our legal advice. Our talented administrative and legal support staff brings the same commitment to their work, ensuring the firm delivers the highest level of service and a distinctive client experience. We attract and retain highly skilled and dedicated staff by providing a work environment that is diverse, collaborative, respectful and collegial, and where professional growth is encouraged and nurtured. The firm is seeking to add a full-time, entry level Litigation Legal Assistant resident in our San Francisco Office. This position offers excellent experience for those who are contemplating law school in two years.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Organize and manage ediscovery and other case materials using specialized litigation software
- Assist with management of case files and correspondence, including organizing and cataloguing
- Assist with preparing for depositions and witness interviews by organizing factual materials for case manager and attorney review
- Monitor code review sessions
- Assist with trial and hearing preparations and logistics
- Prepare court filings, including assembling exhibits and appendices
- Proofread and perform other quality control measures on work product
- Coordinating with clients, lawyers, case managers, vendors and firm staff at all levels
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will recognize this as a unique opportunity to join a highly successful global firm in the early stages of our San Francisco presence. We encourage applications from entry level candidates, including 2024 graduates, with the adaptability, energy and enthusiasm needed to fulfill any need that might arise.
- Enthusiastic and energetic approach to working in a dynamic litigation practice
- Work habits that show initiative, efficiency and a sense of ownership
- Ability to prioritize requests under time pressure and to handle multiple tasks
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities, including a heightened attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree and demonstrated academic achievement, minimum GPA of 3.5
- Willingness to make a two year commitment to the firm and flexibility to work overtime as needed in order to provide outstanding client service
- Ability to work 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely and to travel when needed
- Basic knowledge of Excel functionality, including ability to use as an indexing and tracking tool
Preferred:
- Professional fluency in Spanish or Mandarin
- Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including a willingness to work with large datasets/databases
- Ability to understand data analytics terminology and concepts
TO APPLY:
A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. Please tell us your salary requirements and where you saw this position posted. Send required materials to our team at:
A resume and cover letter are required to apply for this position. Please tell us your salary requirements and where you saw this position posted. Send required materials to our team at:
LSSRecruiting@debevoise.com
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected category in accordance with U.S. law.
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