Legal Assistant - Litigation (Labor Dept)

Become a valued team member in one of Arkansas' largest, premier law firms. The litigation legal assistant is responsible for assisting attorneys in the labor department by performing clerical and administrative duties and interfacing with clients, opposing counsel and their staff, court staff, vendors, and other individuals on behalf of the attorneys.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Assist attorneys by performing clerical and administrative duties.
• Type, edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents, frequently with short deadlines.
• Transcribe dictation.
• Answer phones for self and attorneys.
• Greet clients and respond appropriately to inquiries.
• Maintain attorney calendar and schedule meetings and other travel logistics.
• Maintain and organize files (both paper and electronic).
• File documents electronically with government agencies and state, federal and appellate courts.
• Manage online case docket within firm’s internal document management system.
• Process and monitor billing information for attorneys.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.

This position requires a minimum of five (5) years' experience as a legal assistant/secretary. Civil defense litigation experience is strongly preferred.

The position also requires:

• strong administrative and organizational skills
• ability to multi-task and meet simultaneous deadlines
• ability to work both independently and as a team to accomplish objectives
• excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• high motivation and a strong work ethic
• a professional demeanor
• attention to detail
• strong spelling, grammar, punctuation and proofreading skills
• proficient/advanced skills in Microsoft Word, in particular, and Microsoft Office, in general
• proficient in document management systems and online file sharing
• fast and accurate typing skills (minimum of 80 WPM desired)

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; overtime is required, as needed.

The law firm offers a competitive salary (based on experience) and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, cancer insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person