Dykema · 11 hours ago
Legal Support Coordinator - Consumer Litigation
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
2+ years expDykema Gossett PLLC, a leading national law firm, is seeking to hire a Legal Support Coordinator – Consumer Litigation in our Bloomfield Hills office. The role involves providing administrative support to a national litigation team and assisting with various legal processes such as new business intake and case docketing.
ConsultingLegal
Responsibilities
Provides day-to-day legal support to attorneys; primary duties include supporting the assigned products liability team and assisting with national discovery management for designated client
Assists with new business intake processes and data entry tasks for high volume caseload; performs conflicts checks; saves client/attorney emails, correspondence, and other legal documents in the firm’s document management system
Maintains case docketing schedule with discovery deadlines, trial and other legal hearing dates; stays up to date with changing docket, updates the docket with new dates and continuances, and communicates with attorneys on scheduling-related issues
Creates, types, modifies, and saves correspondence, memoranda, notes and legal documents, whether from drafts, originals or dictation; copies and scans documents; creates/updates binders
May assist with attorney time entry, travel arrangements and scheduling. Maintains list of all current billing numbers
As requested, may provide support for reception, the conference center and/or copy center, as duties/office needs can vary widely from day to day
Performs other administrative duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Two years of post-high school education and related work experience required; Associate's Degree preferred; prior law firm/legal department experience is a plus
2-3 years of litigation experience, specifically performing Discovery-related tasks, including RFPs, RFAs, FROGs, SROGs, Notices of Deposition, etc. required
Proficiency with entering electronically stored information (ESI) meet and confer dates in Smartsheet is highly desired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical, organizational and data entry skills required
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint); Typing proficiency with +55 wpm preferred; experience with NetDocs or document management systems a plus
Detail-oriented and possesses strong project management skills; high level of accuracy in work product required
Self-motivated and efficient with the ability to multi-task a high-volume workload with minimal supervision
Exercises independent judgment in determining priority levels of all work assigned and assures assignments are completed in a timely manner
Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality regarding firm and client matters; protects sensitive information
Experience operating administrative office equipment (e.g., high-speed copier, scanner, fax machine); willingness to learn new systems and processes for increasing efficiency
Positive attitude, ability to execute tasks in a client-centric manner and to work effectively in a team setting and with a diverse group of people at all levels of the organization
Ability to take direction, receive and apply feedback, and communicate work status and support needs
Ability to effectively follow procedures and manage competing priorities; team-player, always willing to assist others as needed
Ability to work independently with some level of autonomy, taking initiative to ensure performance aligns with the successful operations of the office
Ability to be flexible, work flexible hours when required, and respond quickly and calmly to urgent situations; occasionally working overtime, evening or weekend hours may be required
Preferred
Associate's Degree preferred
Typing proficiency with +55 wpm preferred
Experience with NetDocs or document management systems a plus
Benefits
Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Holiday leave
Retirement savings plan with profit sharing for eligible employees
Flexible spending programs
Health savings account
Commuter benefits
Personal and parental leave programs
Wellness programs
Access to mental health support
Access to professional development programs
A supportive and inclusive workplace culture
Various employee discounts and perks
Company
Dykema
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Len Wolfe
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Todd Welu
Chief Financial Officer
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