Administration Assistant - Litigation (CST)

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<div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: times;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Mullen Coughlin is a highly successful, fast growing multi-country niche law firm focused exclusively on counseling organizations in the context of data privacy, including incident response, regulatory investigations, single-plaintiff and class action litigation, and compliance. Committed to the rapid incident response to incoming client calls, we thrive in a high energy, close-knit, and upbeat office culture. The Firm pays very competitively in the market and offers a full benefit package, including accrued time off, paid maternity and paternity leave, and a generous 401(k) program. At it's headquarters office, located at 426 West Lancaster Ave, Devon, PA, Mullen Coughlin's home office is over fifty-six thousand square feet, boasting the latest in technology and security, accommodating the projected continued growth of the firm, and providing all Mullen Coughlin employees access to amenities and resources to further their professional career, as well as their health and well-being.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> The Litigation Assistant will work as part of a cohesive administrative team to support Partner and Associate Attorneys in our litigation practice. This is a remote position, however, candidates must reside in the Central Time Zone. </span></div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: times;"> </div> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: times;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Sampling of Responsibilities:</b></span></div> <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: times;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Prepare, organize, index, develop, and manage relevant data including electronic court filings, and evidence.</span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Assist with and organize voluminous discovery projects.</span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Maintain complex calendars.</span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Handle and draft professional correspondence.  </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Review preliminary invoices.  </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Coordinate travel arrangements.  </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Answer phones and act as contact to internal and external customers.  </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Intake new cases.</span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Collaborate and support the team to provide responsive customer service.</span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.</span></li> </ul> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: times;"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Skills & Qualifications:</b></span></div> <ul style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; margin: 1em 0px; list-style: disc; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: times;"> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Litigation experience, required. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Associate Degree or equivalent training/work experience, required. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">5+ years of legal administrative litigation support experience within a legal department or law firm or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Experience with professional services billing systems. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">ProLaw experience, a plus. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Experience with document management systems and best practices, strongly desired. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Experience with eDiscovery, a plus. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Strong typing skills. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Effective time management and high level of attention to detail skills to balance the workload of Partner and Associate attorneys and efficiently prioritize requests. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Strong communication and interpersonal skills; can collaborate with all levels of staff both orally and in writing. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Good analytical skills. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Ability to resolve issues quickly and efficiently. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Ability to represent a positive and professional image. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Demonstrated proficiency in computer software applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint); Outlook for calendaring meetings, events, etc. Ability to learn and use other applications may be necessary, such as ProLaw. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Proven ability to schedule meetings and conference calls with multiple parties and arrange travel. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Advanced level of knowledge of legal terminology. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Strong skills to research and problem-solve to obtain information or data from various sources and materials and organize with excellent attention to detail into a comprehensive package. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Demonstrated knowledge of filing and record tracking systems, both paper and electronic. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Ability to use high level of discretion and maintain all attorney-client confidentiality. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Working knowledge of legal process, protocols and procedures. </span></li> <li style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20px;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Ability to multi-task within demanding time frames despite interruptions. </span></li> </ul> <div style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-family: times;"><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">To Apply</b><br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> Please use our online application portal to submit your cover letter and resume.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> <i style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"><b style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;">Mullen Coughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and believes in strength in diversity.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> Mullen Coughlin is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.<br style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;"> Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States of America.</b></i></span></div> </div><br>

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