Legal Assistant

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

About the role

Responsible for supporting Legal and Operations teams during daily operations. This position will collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants locally, domestically, and internationally, in pursuit of a highly efficient legal and operational business practice. Responsible for a variety of administrative legal functions including manual and electronic filing of legal documents, telephone interaction with court staff, supporting tasks in the electronic system of record ILMS, and liaising with in-house attorneys to facilitate the review and execution of documents.

Responsibilities

• Scan, print, and sort documents with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Process inbound and outbound mail including USPS, FedEx, and UPS.
• File manual and electronic legal documents with courts.
• Provide phone support through incoming calls on the legal line- set hearings, respond to specific requests, and give case updates, as needed.
• Update case status in case management system.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years administrative support experience
• Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage the printing, scanning, and sorting of documents
• Ability to handle/process a large workload and volume
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners, fax machines)

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Administrative, Legal, or similar field
• 1-2 years Administrative, Legal, and/or previous office experience
• Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures necessary to understand court filing requirements
• Knowledge of online e-filing vendors (e.g., PACER) and legal search engines (e.g., WestLaw and LEXIS)
• Knowledge of basic mailroom concepts, including processing of inbound and outbound mail
• Ability to handle the manual paper and electronic filing of documents with courts
• Ability to track and comply with deadlines
• Ability to maintain, organize, and compile information and documents from various sources in a functional order

Benefits

• Competitive salary with monthly incentives or annual bonus
• Paid training and development programs, including MCM Academy, and a promote-from-within philosophy
• Reward and recognition programs, including informal accolades and formal company-wide awards (e.g., all-inclusive vacations)
• Tuition assistance for degree or coursework related to your current or desired role
• Comprehensive healthcare plans, fitness membership reimbursements, wellness rewards program, and more
• Up to eight hours of paid time off each year for volunteering, plus volunteer grants and matching financial donations up to US$2,500 per employee annually
• Retirement savings plans
• New family support, including company-paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options
• Team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings
• Paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off