The Gori Law Firm
Complaints Legal Assistant Position
Employee Job Description
Job Title: Complaints Legal Assistant
Department: Complaints
Reports To: Supervising Attorney
Position Details: Full Time (40 hours/ work week); Hourly; Nonexempt
Supervisor Role: No
Overall Descriptions of the Position:
Complaint Legal Assistant at The Gori Law Firm are responsible for processing proper disbursement of documentation for complaints, petitions, SPAM orders and Amendment documents. The goal of the complaints department is to comply with the deadlines assigned per case while providing a professional and client-focused representation of Gori Law.
Skills & Abilities:
- Adaptable and responsive in a fast-paced environment.
- Prior knowledge of law firm operations is helpful.
- Possess strong writing skills with the ability to proof spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
- Punctual and predictable attendance.
- Knowledge of basic functions for typing, scanning, saving, and calendaring events.
- Proficient computer skills: (Word, Excel, Adobe).
- Physical Requirements: Position is mostly sitting at a desk in an office environment; requires ability to sit, stand, reach, and lift objects (>20lbs).
Position Duties (including, but not limited to):
- Prepare complaints and documents to file in court.
- Develop new Complaint/Petition forms for new filing locations.
- Maintain and update document in electronic filing systems.
- Gather data from resources and input data into databases and forms.
- Research companies to accurately name them in cases and provide address to service.
- Submit electronic filings with the court.
- Request documents as necessary.
- Calendar hearings and deadlines.
- Scan, print, copy, save and file documents pertaining to cases.
- Edit and updates forms at Attorney’s request.
- Provide co-counsel file stamped documents.
- Assist other Legal Assistants with filing complaints.
Education, Certificates and/or Licenses:
- GED or high school equivalent.
- Secondary education, preferred.
- Experience as a Legal Assistant or relevant experience, preferred
- Must pass criminal history background check.
Salary and Benefits
- Benefits package include Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental and Orthodontia Insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k), Continuing Education, Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Free Gym Access
- Salary range $19.00-$21.00/hour