Legal Practice Specialist – Litigation Support

Job Description

Legal Practice Specialist – Litigation | McDermott Will & Schulte

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at McDermott Will & Schulte, located in New York, NY, supporting a leading global law firm known for “Big Law, Better.” McDermott Will & Schulte brings together over 1,700 lawyers and 1,400 business professionals, recognized as a top workplace by USA Today, Fortune, and others, and certified by Great Place to Work. This Legal Practice Specialist role is crucial for providing comprehensive administrative and specialized litigation support to multiple assigned attorneys within the Litigation Practice Group. The specialist enables attorneys to excel by handling complex administrative and procedural tasks, directly contributing to the firm’s collaborative and high-performing legal environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Mid-Level
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, New York, NY
• Pay: $95000–$128000 yearly
• Team: Supports multiple attorneys within the Litigation Practice Group, reporting under general supervision.
• Mission: Provides comprehensive administrative and litigation support, ensuring efficient operation and success for attorneys within the Litigation Practice Group.
• Tech Stack: Lexis, Westlaw, PACER, CM/ECF, File & ServeXpress, Relativity, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Court Filings Management: Expertly coordinate and execute electronic filings in New York State and Federal jurisdictions, leveraging platforms such as File & ServeXpress and PACER/CM/ECF, and meticulously assemble binders for court/agency filings and client records, ensuring all attachments are accurate.
• Trial Support & Logistics: Provide end-to-end support for trial preparation, which includes handling all necessary logistics and actively supporting attorneys at trial as required, demonstrating a deep understanding of trial procedures.
• Legal Research & Information Oversight: Conduct comprehensive internet research using tools like Lexis and Westlaw to obtain court dockets and other critical information, manage the client/matter intake process from conflicts check to number creation, and organize/maintain both paper and electronic files in line with Firm retention policies.
• Attorney Administrative Facilitation: Prepare essential legal documents such as subpoenas, court scheduling stipulations, motions, and brief templates, while also editing and proofreading documents for accuracy, managing attorney Outlook email and calendars, processing expense reports, and overseeing vendor invoices through completion.
• Meeting & Travel Coordination: Organize and manage all attorney travel logistics, including flights, hotels, and transportation, coordinate various meeting requirements (scheduling, videoconferences, equipment, catering), and assist with small attorney events in collaboration with the Firm Events team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree or related legal work experience, with substantive knowledge and understanding of litigation practice.
• Experience: At least five (5) years of litigation experience, including trial experience, working with a trial team, managing databases, and filing in various jurisdictions.
• Skills: Knowledge of court rules and civil procedures in New York State and Federal jurisdictions; proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word); strong written and verbal communication; excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail.
• Bonus: Cryptocurrency or Crypto-Litigation knowledge; working knowledge of Relativity, PACER, CM/ECF, Westlaw, Lexis, and File & ServeXpress.