Legal Assistant-Entry Level - DC

Job description

Responsibilities This position provides legal assistant support to the attorneys in a particular practice area. Key responsibilities include: - Manage and organize case files and document productions (includes document coding in databases). - Conduct and compile research, maintain/update working group lists and organize due diligence documents. - Deposition and trial preparation. - Draft letters to clients and other counsel. - Prepare Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) filings, order Lien searches and stay abreast of regulations relating to Article 9 of the UCC. - Assist with the creation of corporations and limited liability companies, including preparation of formation documents, ordering searches and overseeing all filing requirements and maintenance obligations. - Validate and process vendor invoices in a timely manner. - Prepare responses to auditor requests. - Coordinate filing and service of motions. - Obtain pleadings from court dockets and monitor dockets. - Assemble and distribute documents for hearings and client meetings. - Maintain and update case contact information. - File court documents electronically. - Cite-check and bluebook briefs. - Notarize documents, assist with...