Legal Assistant (On-Site)

Overview

Kaufman Dolowich, recognized by U.S. news in their list of “Best Companies to Work For - Law Firms”, is seeking candidates with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant to the team. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm with more than 200 attorneys nationwide.

Job Resposibilities:

• Prepares, edits and proofreads a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements and pleadings).
• Manages and assists complex document production (including Bates Stamping).
• Drafts simple pleadings, correspondence, as well as preparing and finalizing discovery.
• Prepares court filings (make copies for filing, service copies, prepare attorney service order slip).
• Creates Table of Contents and Table of Authorities utilizing tables function in Word and create them with accuracy.
• Traditional and e-filing in Federal courts and Court of Appeals.
• Prepares shell responses to propounded discovery accurately and efficiently.
• Communicates with court staff regarding various issues.
• Handles outgoing and incoming mail/FedEx for assigned attorneys (calendar any related deadlines, court appearances, meetings, mediations, etc.).
• Maintains calendars to include coordination and scheduling meetings, depositions, conference calls, send calendar invites and reminders, reserve conference rooms. Track deadlines and status of cases/matters, and update attorneys on court deadlines.
• Prepares Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines.
• Schedules local and out-of-town depositions, as well as mediations, schedules conference rooms (in office and remotely), coordinates court reporter/videographer.
• Scans and uploads documents to document management systems.
• Assists with trial preparation: create trial notebooks; coordinates trial copy jobs with copy service; coordinates delivery and picks up of trial notebooks, etc. from court.
• Creates Masters for new files (Case Information Sheet, Caption, Proof of Service, Letter to Carrier and Client, and Letter to Plaintiff’s Counsel).
• Answers telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others.
• Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations.

Benefits:

• PTO.
• Competitive salary and growth opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits packages (Medical, Vision, Dental, Voluntary Plans).
• Firm paid Life/AD&D and LTD.
• Professional team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Previous law firm experience (2 years).
• Litigation experience.
• Exceptional organization, writing, and communication skills.
• The ability to analyze legal documents, and conduct legal research, for accuracy.
• Familiarity with legal terminology, principles, and software’s (NetDocs and West Law preferred).
• Teamwork oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Kaufman Dolowich without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Kaufman Dolowich is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.