Litigation Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Summary

-This position involves working with multiple attorneys, providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings and documents; calendar maintenance for assigned attorneys; filing and electronic transcription. -E-filing, typing, copying, faxing, scanning and presentation preparation and binding -Generally supporting attorneys, including prepare expense reports, prepare and track legal invoices

Responsibilities and Duties

• Answer phones and communicates with clients on a daily basis. • Prepare/revise correspondence, pleadings, corporate & real estate documents and other clerical assignments. • Handle confidential and time-sensitive material. • Run conflict checks and open new client engagements as requested. • Maintain calendars, CLE, reports and time records. • Maintain docketing for attorneys. • E-Filing, copying, faxing, scanning, binding and presentation preparation.

• Handle various office and client filing; proofreading documents. • Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office/Suite Word, Outlook, Excel and Adobe -Between 2 and 5 years recent secretarial experience (litigation, commercial, real estate) within a law firm.

• Typing 60+ wpm. • Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures a plus, along with law firm billing software.

• Must have a solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings.

• Experienced with trial preparation and briefs.

• Notary a Plus. • Bilingual a Plus

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

• Ability to multi-task, and timely respond to deadlines as well as balance workload.

• -Strong organizational skills, professional demeanor, professional attire.

• High school diploma or equivalent required. • 4-year college degree preferred.

Compensation: Annual Salary Range $48,000.00 to $48,500.00 plus Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance-Benefits.Company Description

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Full-time