Legal Assistant (ERISA/Litigation)

Job Summary

LHH Talent Solutions is currently seeking a legal secretary who will work with multiple attorneys providing a full range of support, including, but not limited to, preparation/revision of correspondence, pleadings, and documents; calendar maintenance; various office and client filing; and electronic transcription.

The successful candidate types at least 65 wpm accurately, is a very organized multi-tasking, detail-oriented team player possessing at least 3 years of recent legal secretary experience (including electronic filing).

Essential Functions

• Engage in the work of the attorney by demonstrating knowledge and status of current cases and projects, utilizing available resources to achieve goals.
• Provide support to up to three attorneys in employment law matters and backup support as needed.
• Answer phones and communicate with clients on a daily basis.
• Act as liaison between internal departments and outside agencies.
• Prepare/revise correspondence, pleadings, documents, and other clerical assignments as directed.
• Handle a wide variety of complex and confidential time-sensitive material.
• Run conflict checks and open new client engagements as requested.
• Maintain calendars, CLE, reports, and time records.
• Book and organize travel arrangements including flights, hotels, and transportation; make changes to reservations as needed.
• Maintain docketing for litigation attorneys.
• Transcribe electronic dictation and schedule depositions.
• Perform various office and client filing; proofread documents.

Qualifications/Skills Required

• At least 3 years of recent legal secretarial experience within a law firm, with at least one year in the labor and employment field.
• Typing 65 wpm.
• Experience with law firm billing software is a plus.
• Familiarity with state and federal rules and procedures.
• Solid understanding of technical legal terminology as well as court filings.
• Experienced with trial preparation and briefs.
• Punctual with excellent attendance.
• Proficient with generating Tables of Authorities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent proofreading skills.
• Ability to multi-task and respond to deadlines while balancing workload.
• Knowledge of Office Suite 2021, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in cooperative, small office environments and communicate with attorneys and support staff at all levels.

Educational Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 4-year college degree preferred.

Pay Details: $70,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year

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