Legal Assistant

Duties

• Receive and transfer telephone calls, answer basic and routine questions and inquiries from interested parties;
• Prepare and send faxes and electronic mail;
• Prepare and review time and attendance records;
• Process all incoming mail, including correspondence from parties or attorneys, return mail from notices and decisions, and additional document submissions from agencies or other parties;
• Copy, mail, and scan relevant documents;
• Review incoming probate case material to ensure it is current and complete;
• Maintain case files from initial filing to completion, correctly input data into the docketing system on a timely basis, and search various system records when additional information is required;
• Maintain complete and orderly files in a manner that expedites retrieval;
• Understand and ensure that record and privacy requirements are followed;
• Use online legal, tracking, or other resources and databases to obtain information;
• Retrieve and input data into electronic docketing systems;
• Perform administrative duties using electronic databases, systems, and software;
• Review outgoing decisions, notices, and other documents for grammatical and spelling errors;
• Cook up travel arrangements, prepare travel authorizations, and prepare vouchers in a timely manner;
• Arrange facilities for conferences and hearings, and prepare presentation material or background documentation;
• Order and maintain adequate supply inventories, track property, and ensure equipment such as copiers, faxes, and shredders are maintained in good working order and in accordance with requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in administrative office environment OR AA Degree in No particular degree required;
• Experience sorting, categorizing, and distributing mail, and with filing electronic and paper records;
• Ability to use common software to produce reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, and keeping calendars;
• Familiarity with entering data into databases;
• Superior customer service skills and attention to detail;
• Familiarity with arranging travel via online systems;
• Acting as timekeeper or other payroll-focused skills;
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Teams, MS Outlook

Other

• Overnight travel: Occasional travel to hearings, trainings, and/or meetings may be required;
• Physical requirements: Job is primarily sedentary and performed in an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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