Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Aid in editing and proofreading correspondence, contracts, agreements, and other complex documents.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain weekly time records.
• Set up, maintain, and ensure that files are kept current, including classifying, arranging files, filing, and storing information.
• E-file in state and federal courts, and any other applicable agencies.
• Maintain e-mails and documents on Document Management System (DMS) as determined by attorney and paralegal.
• Act as liaison for attorneys and all office service departments, including Accounting, Business Development, IT, and Docketing & Records.
• Support attorneys by responding to requests with a sense of urgency and effectively prioritizing work.
• Manage client contacts, emails, and print documents as well as processing mail.
• Communicate in a concise, professional manner.

Requirements

• 3+ years of legal administrative support experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with general processes, systems philosophies, structure, methods, and approaches of mid-to-large sized firms.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in using software systems such as Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Kofax), DMS/iManage Desksite, Aderant, LMS+, Workshare Compare.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and multi-task, while working effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish good rapport with attorneys, clients, and other staff.
• Ability to proofread a variety of documents with high attention to detail.
• Ability to think creatively and work independently.
• Exceptionally strong organizational skills and work ethic in delivering client products promptly.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, flexible spending, 401K, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, bonus and more.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $28.51/hr - $37.50/hr. Actual compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted information based on work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Schedule

Full-time position.