Litigation Legal Assistant

LITIGATION LEGAL ASSISTANT

This position performs a variety of administrative support duties and delivers high-quality services to internal and external clients, exhibiting commitment to integrity and excellence. The scope of responsibilities includes prioritizing, managing and following through on multiple projects, and communicating effectively, courteously and professionally with clients, attorneys, staff and peers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accurately perform administrative tasks with minimal supervision
• Works effectively with insurance companies and adjusters
• Organize and manage an active case load, including communicating with multiple lawyers
• Thorough organization of materials and exhibits
• Administratively file, handle and assign all filings with federal and state courts
• Interact with clients
• Manage calendars and docketing for multiple lawyers
• Coordinate and manage meetings, depositions and hearings; scheduling all parties involved

Skills required:

• Ability to adapt to change (expected and unexpected) and balance competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Accuracy - monitors, proofreads and takes ownership of work product
• Ability to apply organizing strategies to ensure projects are appropriately prioritized and resources are used effectively and efficiently
• Performs independently with little supervision
• Ability to communicate clearly and coherently, interpreting information and adapting communication to suit particular situations and audience needs. Demonstrates excellent communication, grammatical and proofreading skills
• Possesses strong knowledge of computer operation and word processing software; the use of Microsoft products and office technology – to include imaging and scanning applications – is required
• Familiarity with Juris and document management systems

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of three years of related experience
• Full knowledge of federal and state filings

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person