What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at CMBG3 Law?
Company Overview
CMBG3 Law is WOSB/WBENC certified majority women-owned nationwide law firm comprised of a diverse team of pro-active trial attorneys, litigators, lobbyists, consultants, paralegals, and staff. CMBG3 Law takes a proactive approach to solving legal problems through best-in-class business counsel, regulatory compliance, risk prevention, government affairs advocacy, litigation, and national litigation management. We deliver custom-tailored legal strategies for complex matters requiring sophisticated scientific, regulatory, and technological expertise in state and federal courts in over 20 U.S. States from its east coast and west coast offices. CMBG3’s Cares division is committed to serving the communities in which it practices through pro bono work, charitable initiatives, and donations.CMBG3’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion division sponsors monthly programs to promote a diverse and inclusive culture.
Position Title: Legal Assistant
Reports To: Legal Assistant Supervisor
Responsibilities:
- Accurately file documents with the court ahead of deadlines
- Process third party and vendor invoices
- File, organize, scan, copy and fax legal documents and other mailings in a timely manner
- Schedule court depositions, hearings, and other meetings
- Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
- Assist with event coordination and in-house client meeting preparation
- Assist with research projects as needed
- Register attorneys for conferences, speaking engagements or webinars
- Maintain firm contact database and run reports as requested
- Calendaring and sends motions for calendar
- Maintain supply inventory and order supplies as needed
- Maintain Office and Kitchen cleanliness daily
- Daily Mail distribution
- Other responsibilities as requested.
Qualifications:
- 3 years' experience as a legal secretary
- Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
- Working knowledge of litigation management software systems
- Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
- Must possess the following skills: Organization, Planning, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Dependability, Client Confidentiality
- Effectively prioritize and meet deadlines and follow up required
- Work collaboratively with attorneys and other colleagues as well as external clients at all levels
- Work independently with little or no supervision
- Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Ability to receive multiple directives in a fast-paced environment and prioritize accordingly.
- Seeks continuous development opportunities
