What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Lein Law Offices?
```Duties```
- Provide administrative support to one or more attorneys at the firm and the applicable attorney teams with preparing, proofreading, and e-filing legal documents
- Organize and maintain legal files and documents using document management systems
- Mail, fax or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, court officials, and outside entities
- Interview clients and witnesses to gather necessary information
- Process daily mail as a high priority as efficiently as possible
- Prepare and file legal documents with courts and government agencies
- Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and court appearances for attorneys
- Facilitate the completion of deadlines by maintaining multiple agendas and provide timely reminders
```Qualifications```
- Proven experience as a legal assistant or paralegal (preferred)
-Experience in bankruptcy proceedings a plus
- Proficient in using document management systems and Microsoft office
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Excellent research skills to gather relevant information for cases
- Ability to prioritize while meeting all deadlines and a high level of reliability of efficiency
- Attention to detail and strong proofreading abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in clerical tasks such as filing, scanning, and data entry
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changes, and work well in a team orientated environment
-Must be a self starter. Someone who takes initiative and works independently to complete assigned tasks
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Work Location: In person