Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Job description

Medium sized Law Firm is seeking to hire an experienced legal assistant to provide a full range of support for two attorneys, including but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleading and documents; e-file pleadings; calendar maintenance various office and client filing responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

· Provide support for two attorneys and backup support for other attorneys as needed.

· Prepare/revise correspondence, pleadings, documents and other office assignments as directed.

· Communications with clients, opposing counsel and court staff.

· Establish and maintain calendar and deadline reminder systems and adhere to all firm policies and procedures with regard to docketing of deadlines.

· Maintain calendars, CLE, reports and time records.

· Book and organize travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transportation, make changes to reservations as needed.

· Upon direction of an attorney, e-file documents with various courts; maintain court dockets and files and document via appropriate sources.

Qualifications/Skills required:

· High school diploma or equivalent.

· 5 years of relevant experience preferred.

· Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under time constraints.

· Excellent proofreading skills in order to review and edit legal correspondence and legal case documents.

· Ability to change and adapt to current and future responsibilities and circumstances.

· Punctual with excellent attendance.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills.

Legal Assistant

· Ability to timely respond to deadlines, balance workload and take initiative.

· Proficient with Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Law firm billing experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Application questions

You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:

• How many years of law firm experience do you have?
• How many years of legal experience do you have?
• How many years of legal assistant experience do you have?
• How many years of litigation experience do you have?
• How many years of paralegal experience do you have?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person