Legal Assistant - Litigation

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).
• Act as a 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.
• Effective communication skills, both oral 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.
• Good rapport with attorneys, clients, and other staff.
• Attention to detail in proofreading a variety of documents.
• Creative thinking and independent work ability.
• Exceptionally strong organizational skills and work ethic.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of legal administrative support experience.
• Familiarity with general processes, systems philosophies, structure, methods, and approaches of mid-to-large sized firms.
• Effective communication skills, both oral 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.
• Good rapport with attorneys, clients, and other staff.
• Attention to detail in proofreading a variety of documents.
• Creative thinking and independent work ability.
• Exceptionally strong organizational skills and work ethic.

Skills

• Document preparation experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Building relationships with clients, attorneys, and staff.
• Outstanding client service orientation.
• Flexibility and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive support of attorneys.
• Clear communication in a concise, professional manner.

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

N/A

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• paid holidays
• Bonus

Company Information

• Taft is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP participates in E-Verify.