Legal Assistant

Kaufman & Canoles could be the perfect business law firm for you. You will find success – and great satisfaction – if your vision for your own career matches up with our core values: forward-thinking, hard-working, progressive, entrepreneurial and a can-do spirit. An energizing and professional work environment, Kaufman & Canoles offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing/401(k)
• Generous Leave Benefits
• Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement

Kaufman & Canoles is an equal opportunity employer.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as liaison between current and potential clients and the attorneys by maintaining continual communications via email, telephone, and in person. Follows up with clients regarding status of cases, appointments, billing, etc.
• Prepares routine correspondence, forms, agreements, letters, and trial notebooks and organize exhibits.
• Maintains attorneys’ calendars; schedules and follows up on all appointments (i.e., courts, clients, case work, and potential clients).
• Reviews and summarize depositions and other legal documents.
• Utilizes technical information to make decisions and recommendations to the supervising attorney.
• Responsible for ensuring timely filing with the courts and assisting attorneys in preparation for court appearances. Maintains court schedule and other case deadlines.
• Opens, organizes, maintains, and closes paper and electronic client files.
• Prepares and sends billing statements monthly.
• Inputs timekeeper data.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years’ litigation assistant experience in a professional office setting or a combination of relevant work and educational experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, time and billing software, and document management software.
• Typing at a level of 65 WPM.
• Operational knowledge of standard office equipment including copier, scanner, and telephone.
• Demonstrated knowledge of labor and employment law with familiarity of legal terminology.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven meticulous attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capability.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, be adaptable to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of client service and response.
• Expert level verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, attorneys, co-workers, and other outside professionals.