What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation position at Howard & Howard Attorne?
Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, is seeking a legal assistant with 5 or more years of experience in Civil Litigation with emphasis in consumer lending and bankruptcy. This is a hybrid position for our Las Vegas, NV office. Our Legal Assistants work in partnership with their assigned attorneys and are responsible for maintaining an effective daily workflow as well as independently managing/coordinating administrative services to business clients. This is a full-time opportunity, and salary will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Managing assigned attorneys’ calendars, dockets and appointments
- Filing in the Nevada and California court systems
- Maintaining and organizing attorney caseloads across several jurisdictions
- Screening incoming client calls and correspondence and responding as necessary
- Composing and preparing emails, confidential correspondence, reports and other complex documents
- Creating and maintaining practice workflow spreadsheets
- Conducting attorney time entry and complex billing
- Providing back-up support to other legal assistants
- Performing other duties as assigned
Successful candidates should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to track and manage projects through completion
- Ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues through videoconference, telephone, and in person.
- Maintain a collaborative and team-oriented approach to the workplace
- Be solution-oriented and a strategic thinker
- Commitment to accountability and follow through
- Strong sense of respect for others
- Proficiency with Office 365
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, bachelor's degree is preferred. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, short term disability, profit sharing, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.
To learn more about Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC, please visit www.howardandhoward.com.
Howard & Howard Attorneys is an equal opportunity employer.
