Legal Assistant, Motions Coordinator

Job Title: Motion Coordinator

Job Summary:

The person hired for this position will ultimately gain a substantial knowledge of all court and office procedures, rules and authority and litigation process. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation practice and work in a dynamic, expanding and team oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits of a growing law firm.

Duties include:

• Review and prepare all motions for the attorneys including but not limited to Motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, etc.
• Prioritize rush motions that have been requested by the clients and need to be completed in a timely manner.
• Reviewing reports daily for errors or issues

Essential Job Skills Needed:

• The candidate must have the ability to analyze and make decisions. Critical thinking is important.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF and Outlook.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Takes initiative and has flexibility.
• Open to change.
• Good oral communication
• Detail oriented
• Be a critical thinker
• Ability to use computers and computer systems
• Highly organized

Education and Experience:

1-2 years’ experience in an administrative position in a legal, banking or business field.

Benefits: Blitt and Gaines, P.C. offers PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical Benefits, Competitive Salary and 401k and profit sharing plans! Benefits include - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.

OTHER:

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.