RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works with attorneys and other practice Legal Support staff on client-billable projects meeting the Firm's minimum hours expectations, including, but not limited to, organization and management of case documents, both written and electronic; maintaining case calendars; research; cite-checking and/or filing of legal briefs and memoranda; and preparation of forms and applications
- Maintains current knowledge of cite-checking and filing requirements at Department of Commerce, International Trade Commission, Court of International Trade, and Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- Able to locate and interpret rules and regulations at above-mentioned courts and agencies in order to maintain case filing schedules and calendars
- Diligently adheres to administrative protective order (APO) requirements and follows internal protocols for safe handling of documents
- At attorneys’ direction, acts as a liaison between attorneys and clients and/or agency and court representatives by means of written and oral communications
- Works effectively with a team of attorney and staff personnel to further client goals
- Trains Project Assistants and other more junior staff in procedures and practice for document preparation and submission, general practice area support, and related projects
- Other duties as may be assigned by attorneys, Practice Coordinator, and/or the Director of Legal & Practice Support
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
EDUCATION: Four-year college degree required; major and/or advanced studies in International Relations, International Studies, Economics, or Business preferred.
SKILLS:
- Proficient in cite-checking on documents submitted to the Department of Commerce, the International Trade Commission, and the Court of International Trade; exposure to documents submitted to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit preferred
- Familiarity with administrative protective order (APO) regulations and filing procedures related to the One-Day Lag Rule
- Extensive experience with locating, interpreting, and applying court and/or agency rules
- Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Demonstration of consistent growth in substantive professional skills and knowledge of International Trade issues and law, OFAC regulations, and relevant current events
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of Firm personnel, clients, and outside vendors, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated competence in performing both legal and factual research and analysis under the supervision of attorneys (e.g., Westlaw research and document retrieval, open-source web searches, factual research at government agencies and courts, investigative fact-gathering)
- Proficiency with office productivity applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat); aptitude for learning new software strongly preferred
- Ability to digest and prepare concise written summaries of administrative and case-related materials
- Ability to draft basic motions and proposed orders at the direction of attorneys
- Ability to supervise, train, and delegate to junior personnel
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