SUMMARY: Management Business Solutions is seeking an Legal Assistant for its client in New Orleans. LA. This full-time position involves supporting a group of attorneys by performing complex secretarial, administrative, and substantive legal duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Leverage technology resources to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the attorneys.

· Transcribe, format, input, edit, retrieve, copy, print, and transmit text, data, and graphics using office software applications.

· Understand legal processes to ensure the accurate preparation of client documents and adherence to filing or closing deadlines.

· Prepare and coordinate e-filings, and state court filings as needed. Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes, and scan documents.

· Ensure documents are saved and filed in the appropriate workspaces/folders in FileSite and physical files.

· Maintain the daily calendar of each attorney, including scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements.

· Maintain Outlook contacts for each attorney as needed.

· Open and close files and assist with conflict checks.

· Assist attorneys with timesheets and regular billing matters.

· Maintain a good working rapport with clients, exercising discretion and judgment.

· Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma or equivalency required; an Associate’s Degree, Business School certificate, or related education is desirable. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of educational requirements.

· 3 years of litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment preferred.

· Strong knowledge of and ability to apply office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and PDF.

· Working knowledge of legal practices, terminology, documents, and court procedures.

MANAGEMENT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER