5+ years of experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary
Legal experience with state and federal court filings
Familiarity with appellate filing procedures is a plus
Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with FileSite or iManage filing systems
Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading
Responsibilities
Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys
Create, prepare, proofread, and amend complex legal documents
File pleadings with state and federal courts using electronic systems
Maintain calendars, scheduling hearings and deadlines
Prepare for and assist in trials
Organize case files and maintain records with paralegals
Assist with travel arrangements and manage attorney expenses
Benefits
Hybrid work flexibility for a balanced work-life
20 days of flexible paid time off plus 11 paid holidays
Referral rewards for introducing new talent
Access to mentorship and career growth programs
Engaging culture with social events and community service
Inclusive parental leave of six months fully paid
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
Robust short-term and long-term disability coverage
Full Job Description
Clyde & Co US LLP seeks a legal assistant with 5+ years of experience to provide excellent secretarial and administrative support to our trial and litigation team. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a paperless environment and will tailor to the unique support needs of each attorney while ensuring the smooth running of the group and department as a whole.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal and administrative support to a team of attorneys
Create, prepare, proofread, and amend high volume complex legal documents, pleadings, including table of contents and table of authorities, letters and emails
File pleadings with state and federal courts using various means, including electronic court filing systems.
Calendar maintenance, such as scheduling hearings, briefing schedules, discovery deadlines, depositions, meetings, and knowledge of civil and federal court deadline filing dates, court rules, and procedures
Prepare for and assist in trials
Assist Paralegals in organizing case files and records maintenance
Assist with travel arrangements upon request including car, hotel and airfare reservations, and complete attorney monthly expenses to accounting
Administrative work, including billing, correspondence, invoices and reporting to clients
Essential Skills & Experience
5+ years of previous experience as a litigation/trial legal assistant or secretary
Must have legal experience, including filing with state and federal courts.
Experience with appellate filing procedures and requirements is a plus.
Strong work ethic, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are essential.
Ability to think ahead; to follow written and verbal instructions, strong skills in writing, researching, and organization/flexibility and Teamwork.
Intermediate proficiency of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Previous experience with File site or iManage filing systems
Creative problem solver who takes initiative to accomplish tasks with a minimal level of supervision.
Exceptional attention to detail and high proficiency in proofreading
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and work with professionals inside and outside the firm.
Why Join Us?
At Clyde & Co, we believe in supporting your professional growth while ensuring you have the flexibility and benefits you need to thrive. Here's what you can look forward to:
Hybrid Work Flexibility - Enjoy a perfect balance between remote and in-office work.
Flexible Paid Time Off - Accrue 20 days of paid time off and 11 firm paid holidays.
Referral Rewards - Earn generous bonuses for introducing talented colleagues to our team.
Mentorship & Career Growth - Access strong mentorship, global training programs, and career development support.
Engaging Culture - Participate in exciting social events, volunteer and community service initiatives, and professional development opportunities.
Inclusive Parental Leave - Six months fully paid, for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood.
Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
The pay range for this position is $85,000-$105,000. The range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
This is the job description as constituted at present; however the Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the changing needs of the business.