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Cozen O'Connor · 9 hours ago

Legal Practice Assistant

Cozen O’Connor is a rapidly growing law firm known for its commitment to action and tangible results. They are seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to provide primary support to litigators in their Global Insurance, Subrogation & Recovery, and Business Litigation practices, requiring strong administrative skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

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Responsibilities

Prepare/transcribe legal correspondence, pleadings, memos, reports, and forms from Big Hand or other media
Prepare and process subrogation files, including demand letters, legal documents, and correspondence
Type, redline, format, proofread, and edit various documents, charts, and tables, including correspondence, pleadings, memoranda, agreements, motions, and other legal documents
Organize, prepare, and maintain accurate client and office files in both electronic and paper filing systems, including records of claims, recoveries, and legal proceedings
Communicate with insureds, third-party carriers, attorneys, and internal departments
Track deadlines, court dates, and statutes of limitations
Assist in preparing documentation for arbitration, litigation, or settlement
Input and update data in claims management systems
Perform general administrative duties such as filing, scanning, and scheduling
Type, transcribe and revise all communications and legal documents, charts and tables
Draft, create and update various attorney documents such as docket sheets, case file logs and client required budgets, pleadings and/or discovery
Process attorney weekly time summaries, expense reports, check requests and travel arrangements
Prepare and submit new client and/or new matter forms and sub-files
Coordinate and calendar all pertinent meetings including but not limited to client meetings, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, court reporters, conference calls and client tasks per firm guidelines
Proofread all work for both content and context

Qualification

Litigation experienceDocument processingMicrosoft Office proficiencyTyping skills 75+ w.p.m.Project managementProofreading skillsMultitaskingIManage experienceOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedTeam collaboration

Required

At least 5 years of experience as a practice assistant or related legal support role
Typing skills of 75+ w.p.m
Must possess strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent proofreading skills
Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask
Strong document processing and project management skills
Proficient in advanced levels of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word and the use and application of Styles, Redlining, and Adobe Pro
Must be familiar with setting up and processing Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
Must be able to operate the Firm's software applications on an advanced level within a reasonable period of time, and possess excellent reading comprehension and proofreading skills
Outstanding written and verbal communications and able to professionally interact with clients, attorneys, and staff
Experience in working collaboratively and applying individual commitment to a group or team environment in the spirit of cooperation to successfully complete tasks efficiently and quickly
Experience with document management program (iManage preferred)

Company

Cozen O'Connor

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Cozen O'Connor is a full-service firm with nationally recognized practices in litigation, business law, and government relations.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Brian Gillam
COO
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Erin Bushnell
Chief Human Resources Officer
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