What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Legal Assistant position at Apex Staffing, Inc.?
National law firm seeking a Temporary Legal Assistant to provide assistance to multiple attorneys Monday - Friday 8-5 for approximately 14-18 weeks. Potential for a more permanent role.
RESPONSIBILITIES
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Type documents, firm standard letters, correspondence, and memorandum to firm format standards; using internal programs for document revision, clean-up, and comparison
- Proofread documents for revisions
- Utilize the firm’s document management system and email integration management system for individual capacity and supported attorneys
- Generate, organize, copy, scan and maintain electronic and physical client files
- Accurately enter attorney time and expenses into the firm’s timekeeping software; manage accounting deadlines of same
- Assist with the management of attorney calendars and appointments
- Accurately make attorney travel arrangements when needed
- Handle confidential documents and information with discretion
- Assist with other duties as assigned
- Keen attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure of deadlines
- Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask
- Ability to handle the workload for multiple attorneys
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of PC and Windows applications and proficient in Microsoft Office products
- High School degree or equivalent required
- Experience as administrative assistant or secretary in law firm or legal department preferred but not required
