Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit

Legal Assistant

• Draft engagement and introductory letters for new litigation matters
• Coordinate intake and setup of new litigation matters
• Review Litigation Approval Forms, obtain required documentation, and ensure timely matter creation
• Assign litigation approvals to appropriate attorneys and monitor timely processing
• Open and maintain litigation matters in Vision
• Maintain accurate matter information and electronic and physical files
• Schedule Zoom and other virtual meetings, reserve conference rooms, coordinate calendars, and manage meeting logistics
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, clients, opposing counsel, courts, process servers, and other third parties
• Assist with filing, service, routing, and distribution of litigation documents
• Process and distribute incoming mail, checks, and legal documents; prepare outgoing mail and shipments
• Assist with docketing and calendaring court dates, hearings, deadlines, and litigation events
• Prepare, organize, and distribute materials for meetings, hearings, depositions, and other proceedings
• Provide administrative support to attorneys and paralegals on active litigation matters
• Track checks and other payments received by the Litigation Department
• Perform other duties as assigned

Legal Assistant, Litigation