What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant position at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless?
Litigation Legal Assistant Position Description
We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Litigation Legal Assistant.
Summary : You will work directly with attorneys and paralegals in the litigation group and will be responsible for performing a number of legal assistant and related administrative duties. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail and who is self-motivated, quick-thinking, proactive, and who can multi-task.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :
- Provide direct support for up to six litigation attorneys.
- Manage scheduling of attorney meetings, attorney calendars and travel arrangements.
- Professionally communicate with clients and court staff.
- Manage reimbursement of attorney expenses.
- Draft engagement letters and audit responses
- Format and construct various pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
- File legal pleadings in federal and state courts.
- Process conflict checks and new client forms.
- Provide general administrative assistance such as maintaining client files and following through on projects.
- Manage attorney time entry.
- Ability to work independently, manage workload, and keep deadlines.
- Regular and reliable in-person attendance.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the above-stated competencies and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and responsibilities listed herein represent the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information
The ability to work the core business hours of 8 : 30 am - 5 : 00 pm with flexibility for overtime, as required. Advanced proficiency in MS Word and formatting documents with a minimum typing speed of 55 words per minute required. Please send your resume with a cover letter specifying salary requirements.
Benefits
Parr Brown Gee & Loveless offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, long-term disability, and vacation / sick time. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.