Legal Assistant
Full -Time, Non-Exempt)
Structure : The Legal Assistant is responsible for increasing attorney efficiency and enabling the Firm to provide excellent client service, in accordance with this position description.
The Legal Assistant shall coordinate office activities for Attorneys, performing a variety of legal assistant duties, such as, scheduling hearings, preparing legal documents and correspondence, docketing cases, and maintaining court dockets and diaries, filing, and providing information and direction to others. The work requires knowledge of legal, clerical, and office practices.
Goals : The Legal Assistant is responsible for assisting in moving the firm toward the following goals :
- Increasing attorney efficiency
- Enable the Firm to provide excellent client service
Requirements :
Strong Computer Skills - experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)Good Oral and Written CommunicationInterpersonal Skills - ability to work with many different personalitiesAbility to multi-taskAbility to handle sensitive information confidentially and take proper precautions to protect information electronically and physicallyStrong technological skills to include ability to electronically organize and manipulate documents; ability to effectively manage calendars; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)Strong organization and prioritization skillsAbility to professionally, and effectively communicate both orally and in writingPerform duties with accuracy, quality, and integrityHandle simultaneous projects, effectively multi-tasking and remaining flexible to last-minute changesWork in a team environment, while maintaining a pleasant dispositionWork independently while using appropriate level of discretion to complete projects / assignments as directedDetail orientedThorough knowledge of legal principles, research techniques, legal terminology, and medical terminologyStrong interpersonalMust be able to type 60 wpmResponsibilities and Authorities :
Perform assignments under attorney directionOrganize and analyze informationOrganize case files including, but not limited to indexing, reports, charts, and numerical and tabular materialsCross-check and validate informationPrepare written reports, correspondence, business letters, minutes, charts other documents as directedInteract with clients and opposing counsel as necessary to effectively perform assigned duties for Attorney(s)Miscellaneous projects as requestedAssist attorneys in preparation for hearingsAll other duties as requiredEducation / Experience
Associate degree, or equivalent work experience, bachelor’s degree a plus1-2 years relevant legal experience to develop necessary knowledge baseDefense litigation experience in Business and Construction preferredExperience with MS Office, Westlaw, case management software, and OutlookExperience with document production / management softwareBenefits
Gallivan, White & Boyd offers a robust benefits package including : 401(k) plan, affordable health, dental and vision coverage, life insurance, critical illness, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and / or health care expenses (FSA), short term disability, long term disability, Teledoc to provide 24 / 7 access to a doctor by phone or online video, and an employee assistant program (EAP).
Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments, and strongly encourage diverse candidates to apply with the firm.
Benefits :
401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible scheduleFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planVision insuranceSchedule :
Day shiftMonday to FridayExperience :
Microsoft Office : 1 year (Preferred)Legal : 3 years (Preferred)Work Location : In person
