What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Savage Law Partners, LLP?
TITLE: Legal Assistant
EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time
LOCATION: Providence, RI; 100% On Site Position
HOURS: Monday – Friday 8:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm; As needed
SALARY: Commensurate with relevant experience
At Savage Law Partners, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Join us in shaping the future of business law and making a positive impact on our clients, our community, and our profession.
We are always looking to hire legal assistants to join our team. Attitude and work ethic are critical to us. We place an emphasis on the culture of our organization and look for new hires to represent these values. A successful candidate will have strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a willingness to be flexible and eagerness to learn. If you are a proactive individual with a passion for the legal field, we encourage you to apply.
Essential Job Functions:
Daily tasks may include, but not be limited to: assisting attorneys and office staff with legal administrative tasks; performing general office work, copying, scanning, opening and closing files, conflict checks, filing; performing services related to e-filing in State and Federal Courts; preparing binders; communicating with clients, courts, constables, vendors; finalizing and serving correspondence, pleadings, and court documents; tracking and docketing deadlines; covering reception, answering phones, performing other duties as requested.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Prior law firm experience (business, corporate, litigation--a plus);
- Experience E-Filing in State and Federal Courts in Rhode Island and Massachusetts;
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, Sharepoint, One-Drive;
- Experience with Adobe applications and editing PDF documents;
- Must be computer savvy and technologically inclined; able to learn new software/programs with minimal training;
- Ability to multitask, be flexible, work independently, and most importantly be a team player;
- Must be organized, detail oriented, and able to proof read with accuracy
- Ability to perform the tasks above consistently and competently.
Firm Amenities and Benefits:
- Strong Benefits Package, to include vacation and sick PTO; subsidized health insurance; voluntary insurance offerings (dental, vision, FSA, HSA); 401K; Firm paid LTD/ADD and more
- Beautiful office and prime Providence location
- Ability to be part of an amazing team and a fast growing organization
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person