What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor & Employment Legal Assistant (Washington DC) position at Sheppard?
Sheppard, a global Am Law 100 firm, has an immediate opening for Labor & Employment Legal Assistant (Practice Specialist) to join our Washington DC office.
Sheppard is hiring an experienced Practice Specialist to support the Labor & Employment Practice Group at all stages of litigation from case initiation through appeal. The successful candidate will have extensive experience supporting litigation attorneys and a working knowledge of trial procedures and federal, state and appellate court rules and procedures. Duties will include preparing and filing legal documents, calendar and travel management, case management, and billing/expense support. The role requires strong technical, organizational, and administrative skills and candidates must be adept at managing their time, prioritizing work, and consistently produce high-quality work products under minimal supervision and direction in a deadline driven, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
Collaboration with firm personnel at all levels is integral to the role. Experience supporting labor and employment litigators is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Nationwide federal and multi-district litigation experience.
COMPUTER/SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE: Mastery of the entire Microsoft Suite of products, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Zoom, Teams, bulk data transfer solutions, NetDocs, PACER, Quickbook, UltiPro, Compulaw, Chrome River, TeamSync, ContractExpress, Docusign, Monday.com, DocketBird, and InTapp. Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems.
Work Environment
Sheppard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Sheppard is hiring an experienced Practice Specialist to support the Labor & Employment Practice Group at all stages of litigation from case initiation through appeal. The successful candidate will have extensive experience supporting litigation attorneys and a working knowledge of trial procedures and federal, state and appellate court rules and procedures. Duties will include preparing and filing legal documents, calendar and travel management, case management, and billing/expense support. The role requires strong technical, organizational, and administrative skills and candidates must be adept at managing their time, prioritizing work, and consistently produce high-quality work products under minimal supervision and direction in a deadline driven, dynamic, and fast-paced environment.
Collaboration with firm personnel at all levels is integral to the role. Experience supporting labor and employment litigators is required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Nationwide federal and multi-district litigation experience.
COMPUTER/SOFTWARE KNOWLEDGE: Mastery of the entire Microsoft Suite of products, Adobe Acrobat Professional, Zoom, Teams, bulk data transfer solutions, NetDocs, PACER, Quickbook, UltiPro, Compulaw, Chrome River, TeamSync, ContractExpress, Docusign, Monday.com, DocketBird, and InTapp. Must be able to quickly learn new skills and systems.
Work Environment
- Indoor office environment with limited exposure to hazards that are customarily found while working in a high-rise building.
- Cubical or workstation.
- The current Firm policy requires you to be in the office a minimum of three days per week with two days working from home (subject to change).
Sheppard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, protected medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Salary : $26 - $62