Litigation Project Assistant

Greenberg Traurig (GT), a global law firm with locations across the world in 15 countries, has an exciting full-time employment opportunity for a Litigation Project Assistant in our Washington, D.C. office. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, along with the opportunity to work within an innovative and collaborative environment.

Join our Litigation Team as a Litigation Project Assistant located in our Washington, D.C. office.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in every task. With a dedicated work ethic and a can-do attitude, you will take initiative and approach challenges with confidence and resilience. Excellent communication skills are essential for collaborating effectively across teams and delivering exceptional client service. With a client-focused mindset and an initiative-taking approach, you will play a critical role in driving success, anticipating needs, and providing strategic solutions. If you are someone who demonstrates initiative, adaptability, and innovation, we invite you to join our team.

This role will be based in our Washington, D.C. office, on an in-office basis. Regular in-office presence is required. This role reports to the Litigation Practice Manager.

Position Summary

The Litigation Project Assistant will provide comprehensive support to our rapidly growing Litigation practice, working closely with case teams to ensure the efficient management of litigation matters. This role is ideal for candidates considering law school or a similar professional graduate program, and requires a two-year commitment to GT. Flexibility to work overtime as needed is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with case teams to proof and finalize court documents

• Collaborate with vendors to prepare document productions in response to client requests

• Draft routine correspondence and discovery requests to opposing parties

• Maintain and update client case and document databases

• Perform basic document review and research

• Support trial preparation efforts, including creating trial notebooks, organizing exhibits, working with witness schedules, and maintaining trial calendars

• Review incoming discovery materials and provide analysis as requested by case teams

• Assist with practice department activities and project work assignments as needed

• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

• Strong problem-solving skills; takes initiative and uses good judgment

• Excellent follow-up skills and attention to detail

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written), professional demeanor, and presentation

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

• Comfort with demanding deadlines and flexibility to work overtime as required

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills

• Commitment to providing outstanding client service and meeting high-quality standards

• Ability to handle confidential, sensitive, and proprietary information discreetly

Education & Prior Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required

• Strong desire to work in the legal profession or related industry preferred

• Experience with basic research tools and ability to apply research skills in a legal context

Technology

• Proficiency with Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

• Exceptional computer skills and ability to learn new software applications quickly

The expected pay range for this position is:

$ 31.87 to $ 34.49  Per hour

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program.  Additional voluntary programs include:  voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary long term care, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance.  Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.