Legal Assistant
About the Role
This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic, and be proficient in MS Office.
Responsibilities
- Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents
- E-file and paper file documents with state, federal, and appellate courts
- Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines
- Schedule meetings and conference calls
- Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service
- Handle billing for assigned timekeepers
- Assist in trial preparation
- Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis
- Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports
- Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed
Requirements
- Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required; large law firm experience is a plus
- Strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated initiative and self-direction
About the Firm
Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide. Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: our people. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Plan
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Profit Sharing