Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Filing Management: Manage and maintain both paper and digital records by filing case documents in the appropriate case-management software or filing cabinet.
• Record Keeping: Order and obtain legal documents as requested by attorneys and ensure all documents are filed accurately and appropriately.
• Initial Contact: Assist multiple attorneys by serving as the initial point of contact for clients and opposing counsel.
• Administrative Support: Support attorneys by obtaining affidavits and other formal legal documents, transcribing written or verbal dictation, and monitoring attorney deadlines and calendars.
• Firm Resource: Act as the Firm's designated "floater" Legal Assistant, providing support to multiple attorneys and teams and assisting with overflow or backup tasks as they arise.

Requirements

• Three to five years of prior legal experience in litigation, general liability, appellate briefs and workers' compensation defense.
• Must be comfortable utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Have the ability to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents.
• Knowledge of court procedures.
• Able to work collaboratively with others in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be well organized, detail-orientated and able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing work priorities.
• Able to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation.
• Work professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels.
• Able to work in-office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Three to five years of prior legal experience required.
• Experience in general liability, litigation, appellate briefs and workers' compensation defense.

Benefits

The firm does offer a generous benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical, Dependent, and Parking & Transit)
• Group Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D, Accident, Specified Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Personal Time Off (PTO) and Holidays