Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation

Job Description

This position will support attorneys by providing administrative support such as handling incoming mail, answering and responding to phone calls, managing each attorney's calendar, transcribing dictation, drafting correspondence and pleadings, scheduling mediations and depositions, requesting necessary information from parties involved in litigated cases, and assisting other support staff as needed.

• Communicate and resolve competing priorities when appropriate
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by supervising attorneys or management

Qualifications

• Required: HS diploma
• Prior experience in a professional office environment, preferably a law firm or legal department
• Proficiency in MS Word and MS Outlook
• Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat Pro for document production
• Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely fashion
• Able to meet deadlines
• Excellent written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Familiarity with and ability to utilize digital transcription software
• Exceptional proofreading skills
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology preferred

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands

• Position requires sitting for more than 2/3 of the time
• Position requires ability to focus on a computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Position requires a small amount of bending and reaching to access supplies and equipment
• Position requires enough mobility to move from one area of the office to another at a moderate pace periodically
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on occasion

Work Environment

• Indoor Office Setting
• Well-Lighted/Ventilated Environment
• Air Conditioned/Heated Environment
• 7.5 hour shift, 37.5 hours per week
• Monday to Friday
• 8:30am – 5:00pm

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Short-term Disability
• Long-term Disability
• HRA
• FSA
• 401K
• Educational Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• PTO Accrual

Additional Information

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible
• Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work

Company Information

• Hedrick Gardner is committed to the equal employment opportunity of all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.