LITIGATION CLERK job at Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis

Thompson Coburn LLP is at the momment seeking for LITIGATION CLERK on Thu, 18 Oct 2012 16:29:13 GMT. Thompson Coburn LLP currently has a non-exempt position available in our St. Louis office for a full time Litigation Clerk. Two or more years of related legal experience is desired. Qualified applicants will have minimum of a high school diploma with two or more years of college preferred. Computer skills, a minimum typing speed of 50 wpm, and an aptitude for computerized database software are...

LITIGATION CLERK

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Description: Thompson Coburn LLP is at the momment seeking for LITIGATION CLERK right now, this job will be designated in Missouri. Further informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Thompson Coburn LLP currently has a non-exempt position available in our St. Louis office for a full time Litigation Clerk. Two or more years of related legal experience is desired. Qualifie! d applicants will have minimum of a high school diploma with two or more years of college preferred. Computer skills, a minimum typing speed of 50 wpm, and an aptitude for computerized database software are required. The person selected for this position must be able to work closely with a diverse group of people in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Assists paralegal with major case/large document case projects throughout all phases including trial preparation and trial.
• Maintains case files for major cases/large document cases, and updates indices.
• Assists paralegal or attorney in collection and preparation of documentation such as witness or issue binders for depositions, hearings and trial.
• Assists paralegal or attorney with document productions.
• Organizes and prepares indices to files and any case-related document compilations as requested.
• Conducts manual and/or automated objective searches of ! case documents under the direction of a paralegal or attorney.!
• Prepares case documents for scanning and/or OCR process.
• Scans documents and prepares scanned images for linking to image-enhanced case-related databases.
• Pulls, copies and refiles case documents requested by attorneys or paralegals in a timely manner.
• Courthouse delivery and pick up.
• Performs any and all other functions as assigned that would otherwise be performed by a paralegal or attorney.
• Must track billable hours.

Job Requirements

This position has the following requirements:

• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must possess a high level of professionalism and interpersonal skills so as to be able to work well with employees at all levels within the organization and maintain all information in the strictest of confidence. Required to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with others.
• Must have ability to read, write and ! communicate fluent English; ability to compose documents in the appropriate business style using correct grammar and spelling; ability to communicate clearly using proper grammar and diction over the telephone.
• Must possess attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects and have strong time management skills.
• Must have ability to reason and apply common-sense understanding to situations encountered.
• Ability to process routine daily functions while being able to resolve sensitive issues and complex assignments utilizing above average critical thinking skills.
• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order for him or her to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to:
• remain in a stationary position the majority of the work day;
• be able to move about i! nside the office to access various items;
• must be able to elev! ate and transport items up to 25 pounds; constantly operate office machinery including but not limited to computers, computer mouse, hand held devices, and copy machines

Thompson Coburn LLP, is a large full service, multi-state firm with offices in Chicago, St. Louis, Southern Illinois and Washington D.C. At Thompson Coburn, our behavior and the expectations we have of ourselves are guided by the values that we hold in the highest regard: integrity, a passion for excellence, a focus on serving the client, a value of diversity, innovation, creativity, trust and loyalty. Within the Firm, we value each other as people and colleagues. In addition to the exceptional working environment and a competitive salary, Thompson Coburn provides the following benefit options to qualifying employees:

• Medical and Vision Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & ADD policies
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
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• Paid Parental Leave
• Firm paid 401(k) & Profit Sharing plans
• Parking/Transportation Stipend
• Section 125 Plan (Pre-tax premiums, dependent care and medical reimbursement)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Wellness Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• College Savings Plan Deductions (529 Plans)
• Long Term Care

Candidates interested in applying to Thompson Coburn LLP are required to complete our application, which can be found by visiting the site below.

www.thompsoncoburncareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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