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Our customer is looking for a skilled and highly motivated individual to join its litigation group in Europe as a Legal Assistant/Legal Operations Specialist. This role combines traditional litigation paralegal support with legal operations responsibilities, offering an exciting opportunity for a candidate with experience and interest in both areas.
Based in the United Kingdom, the successful candidate will support the litigation team and drive process improvements by leveraging technology to enhance legal operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Litigation Support: Provide support to the litigation team, including:
* Manage and organize litigation files, ensuring documents are properly indexed and accessible.
* Prepare and file legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings with courts and agencies.
* Conduct legal research and analysis.
* Assist with discovery, including e-discovery and document review.
* Maintain litigation calendars and track deadlines.
* Coordinate with internal departments to gather information and ensure compliance.
* Track litigation costs and assist in budget management.
* Prepare reports and presentations on litigation updates.
Legal Operations: Support the legal team through:
* Identifying process improvement opportunities.
* Developing and implementing new processes and procedures.
* Participating in legal technology initiatives.
* Supporting knowledge management efforts.
* Managing spend initiatives across European jurisdictions.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
* Excellent organizational and time management skills.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and in a team.
* Proactive problem-solving and initiative.
* Willingness to learn new technologies and processes.
* Interest in legal operations and process improvement is desirable.
EXPERIENCE:
* Prior experience as a legal assistant or paralegal is required.
* Experience in litigation support is preferred.
* Experience with legal operations or process improvement is a plus.
About Elevate
Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and firms worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with a team of over 1,600 professionals, operating across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.
ElevateFlex offers flexible legal resourcing, matching top legal professionals to client needs through a global community and advanced search technology. Recognized in Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.
Our Vision is a world where legal and business teams achieve great outcomes together.
We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, believing a diverse, inclusive culture fosters innovation and success. We invite diverse candidates to apply and join us in transforming the legal landscape.
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