Legal Assistant - Litigation

Reports To: 

Firm Management, Assigned Attorneys and Operations Director

Status:

Non-Exempt

Essential Functions: Provides a variety of support functions to attorneys, paralegals, law clerks and administrative personnel with the Firm. Maintains a continuing knowledge of the assigned attorney’s practice areas and associated procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Proofread, revise, finalize a variety of documents including but not limited to appearances, motions, discovery requests and other pleadings.

·        Draft or proofread, revise, finalize and send attorney correspondence.

·        Maintain basic templates for efficient document production.

·        Prepare monthly client invoices for assigned attorneys.

·        Screen and direct calls from and place calls to clients, courts, government entities, businesses, etc.

·        Schedule client meetings and maintain attorney calendars.

·        Open, organize and maintain client files – both paper and electronic.

·        Assist other staff and attorneys as workload permits.

·        Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

·        High School Diploma and one-year work experience.

·        Proficiency in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software.

·        Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

·        Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree and five (5) or more years of experience in a law firm or other legal environment.

·        Familiarity with document production software in a legal setting.

·        Experience working with Google Suite, Microsoft Suite and E-filing in MyCase and PACER.