What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Staffing Now?
SNI Companies has partnered with a leading law firm in Philadelphia that is seeking a qualified Legal Assistant to join their team! The ideal candidate will have 3 years of experience and will be providing support to attorney's by engaging in the following tasks :
- Assists with administrative tasks to contribute to efficient office operations.
- Assists with complex document production, such as drafting pleadings and correspondence.
- Prepares court filings and files with various courts (traditional and e-filings).
- Creates Table of Contents and Table of Authorities.
- Prepares shell responses to propounded discovery accurately and efficiently.
- Communicates with court staff regarding various issues.
- Handles outgoing and incoming mail / FedEx for assigned attorneys.
- Maintains calendars for assigned attorneys.
- Prepares Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances / deadlines.
- Schedule local and out-of-town depositions and Mediations.
- Scans and uploads documents to Neos and creates master's for new files.
- Answers telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others.
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