Executive Legal Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Prepare rough drafts and proofread before finalizing legal documents.
• Open new files, perform conflict checks, and at the attorney's request, draft an acknowledgment or engagement letter to the client.
• Utilize proper discovery and document production procedures to ensure an accurate copy of documents produced is retained and available for future reference.
• Maintains attorney calendar by denoting due dates for answers, depositions, and other pleadings, hearings, trial calendars, etc.
• Ensures exact compliance with client guidelines relating to preparation and mailing of cc/bcc, copying of documents, and other client requirements.
• Prepares files or assists paralegals in preparing files for upcoming hearings and depositions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 7 years of experience at a mid to large law firm/Professional Services firm
• Strong communication skills
• Strong proofreading skills