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Cozen O\'Connor has an excellent opportunity for a Legal Practice Assistant with strong litigation and executive support experience. This role supports the team\'s Co-Chair in Little Rock and provides litigation support to attorneys handling matters in Arkansas state and federal courts, including coordination with team members in New York and Washington, D.C.

The ideal candidate is team-oriented and a proactive self-starter who can manage competing priorities under tight deadlines with exceptional attention to detail. This position requires strong communication, organization, and technology skills, as well as the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues at all levels of the Firm.

Responsibilities

Prepare, transcribe, and revise correspondence and legal documents

(e.g., memoranda, pleadings, court filings, charts, and tables) using word processing software

Prepare and submit electronic filings in federal and state courts

Proofread all work for typographical and grammatical purposes

Provide litigation support, including preparing documents for filing

and service; organizing hearing and exhibit materials; coordinating court reporters; and preparing courtesy copies of pleadings

Maintain attorney calendars; coordinate meeting logistics; and

confirm appointments throughout the day

Manage attorney phone calls, including screening calls and

scheduling conference calls via Microsoft Teams and other platforms

Support weekly meetings by preparing agendas and

recording/distributing minutes

Arrange travel for assigned attorneys

Monitor email for assigned attorneys, as requested

Open, organize, and maintain client and office files in electronic

and paper filing systems

Use the Firm\'s docketing program to enter and maintain deadlines

and required dates

Track, compile, and submit expense reimbursements and vendor

invoices in the Firm\'s finance system (ChromeRiver)

Prepare and submit conflict checks and new matter intake forms

Prepare, proofread, and process engagement letters and other

correspondence

Assist with closing files in accordance with department protocol

Prepare and update status reports and recurring client

communications

Coordinate CLE training classes

Maintain client contact lists for marketing and client events

Coordinate logistics for client and guest meetings (e.g.,

breakfasts, lunches, and dinners)

Reserve conference rooms for depositions and meetings, including

confirming videoconferencing needs and attendee counts

Qualifications

5-7 years of legal and/or executive assistant experience

Strong proficiency with legal and business software (as applicable),

such as document management (iManage/DeskSite/WorkSite), Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and practice/operations tools (Intapp, BigHand, Docket Enterprise/DTE, ChromeRiver)

Prior experience with federal and state court e-filing

Advanced proficiency in Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel, including

Styles and redlining; strong PDF skills (e.g., Adobe Pro, PDF Docs4). If not currently advanced, must be able to reach an advanced level within a reasonable period of time

Typing speed of 60+ wpm

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management

skills; ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of accuracy

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to

interact professionally with clients, attorneys, and staff

Flexibility to adjust to changing assignments; expected to provide

support to primary attorneys and, as needed, other attorneys within the Litigationpractice and the office

In office at least 3 days per week

Bachelor\'s degree preferred, but not required

Notary preferred

The salary range for this role is \$60,000 - \$75,000 and represents the Firm\'s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate\'s relevant experience, qualifications and location.

About Us

Known for its commitment to action and tangible results, Cozen O\'Connor has rapidly grown to become one of North America\'s fastest-growing law firms. Offering full-service expertise in litigation, business law, and government relations, the firm serves a diverse clientele, including global Fortune 500 companies, growing middle-market firms, startups, and high-profile individuals. Established in 1970, Cozen O\'Connor has more than 1,000 attorneys who help clients manage risk and make better business decisions. The firm counsels clients on their most sophisticated legal matters in all areas of the law, including litigation, corporate, and regulatory law. Representing a broad array of leading global corporations and middle market companies, Cozen O\'Connor services its clients\' needs throug

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