What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Practice Assistant position at Maynard Nexsen?
Job Details
Job Location: Raleigh, NC
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Summary:
Responsible for providing administrative support for the Economic Development Practice Group
Essential Job Functions:
- Ability to respond quickly to changing demands and be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Excellent document management skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Professional oral and written communication skills.
- Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
- Skilled at dealing with clients.
- Able to work in a fast-paced team environment and manage deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Adobe; PowerPoint a plus.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
- Keeping track of attorney time records and billing
- Filing legal documents (e-filling skills are required)
- Transcribing dictation
- Corresponding with clients
- Maintaining calendars
- Open new files and client matters
- Request conflict of interest checks
- Maintain all client and general files
- Maintain client contact when appropriate
- Work closely with other administrative support staff (conflicts, records, office services, etc.)
- Receive clients and visitors; maintains good public relations with clients; observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship
- Proof read documents
Educational and Experience Requirements:
- High School diploma required.
- 5 years of legal experience is required
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
- In office position
- Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
- Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.
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