What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Assistant position at Bowman and Brooke?
Bowman and Brooke LLP is a national product liability trial firm of over 200 lawyers in 17 offices known for defending household name manufacturers of motor vehicles, medical devices, pharmaceuticals and consumer products in high exposure, technically intricate lawsuits and mass torts throughout all 50 states. The firm recently surpassed its 1,000 th trial milestone, affirming our rank as one of the foremost product liability trial firms in the country.
The ideal candidate for this position is someone eager, enthusiastic, and anxious to start their career in the legal profession. As a case assistant, you will work directly with our paralegals and attorneys in fast-paced, high exposure litigation. This position is the perfect stepping-stone to becoming a case-handling paralegal.
Job Responsibilities
Provide direct support to paralegals and attorneys throughout the life cycle of a case including:
Top candidates will possess excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail. In addition, we are looking for the following qualities:
Skills And Computer Knowledge
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect -- medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, paid time off, and more. Our office is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun.
Apply now to take the next step in your legal career.
Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com .
The ideal candidate for this position is someone eager, enthusiastic, and anxious to start their career in the legal profession. As a case assistant, you will work directly with our paralegals and attorneys in fast-paced, high exposure litigation. This position is the perfect stepping-stone to becoming a case-handling paralegal.
Job Responsibilities
Provide direct support to paralegals and attorneys throughout the life cycle of a case including:
- All phases of case preparation including attendance at trial
- Compile, analyze and summarize data
- Prepare and maintain production logs, witness and records charts, databases, exhibits and summaries of case information
- Perform case and file management including maintenance of file inventory, directing documents to appropriate files and subfiles, preparing paper and electronic documents for trial and closing files
- Maintain open communication with other case team members keeping them informed about the status of activities, due dates and tasks on each file
- Maintain generic files, inventories and databases associated with these files
Top candidates will possess excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail. In addition, we are looking for the following qualities:
Skills And Computer Knowledge
- Strong MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access) to create and format documents
- Well-developed customer service skills (internal and external)
- A “can do” attitude with a positive approach to each task – no matter the task
- Communicates effectively and shares ideas.
- Solid grammar and punctuation skills
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
- Ability and affinity for adapting with various personalities and work styles
- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred
- Experience in a professional office setting required
- Professional working environment with business casual attire
- Ability to travel for trial to support paralegals and attorneys
- 40-hour work week with core office hours
- Flexibility with work from home and in-office days, after initial training phase
- Ability to work overtime, if needed, to meet business and client needs
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect -- medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long-term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, paid time off, and more. Our office is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun.
Apply now to take the next step in your legal career.
Visit us on the web to learn more about our firm: www.bowmanandbrooke.com .