Legal Assistant

About the role

We are seeking an organized and professional Legal Assistant to join our law firm. This position offers vital administrative support to our attorneys, including the preparation, review, and filing of legal documents, communication with clients, and coordination with legal experts.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to lawyers in the preparation, review, and filing of legal documents such as briefs, appeals, complaints, answers, etc.
• Communicate with clients on various aspects of case proceedings.
• Locate, develop, and manage all case relevant information.
• Draft legal documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and briefs.
• Coordinate with legal experts and serve as a liaison for all parties involved.
• Schedule and prepare materials for court appearances.
• Aid attorneys in case preparation by creating and maintaining organizational systems for each case.
• Aid attorneys with trial preparation, develop trial exhibits, and review/organize documents for trial discovery.
• Maintain attorney schedules and calendars.
• Enter billable time for applicable assignments.

Requirements

• Must have working knowledge of filing for both state and federal court.
• Must have working knowledge of court e-filing systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of prior work experience as a legal assistant, legal secretary, paralegal, or related role in litigation.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures, and protocols.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, Odyssey, Pacer and ECF Filing Systems.
• Previous Lexis Nexis and iManage experience preferred but not required.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Strong understanding of client confidentiality rules.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retailment Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources