Legal Practice Assistant

Responsibilities

• Preparation of documents
• Efficient workflow which includes the duplication, printing, mailing and merging of documents
• Proofreading of all work for both content and context
• Preparing and maintaining client and office files both in electronic and paper filing systems
• Preparation and submission of new client and/or new matter forms
• Planning and making travel arrangements which include transportation, automobile rentals, and hotel reservations
• Preparing and submitting expense reports and check requests
• Working with the Billing department to resolve billing problems and efficiently process final billing statements
• Working with clients’ electronic billing systems and monitoring billing processes
• Communicating with clients on a daily basis via phone or email
• Scheduling and coordinating meetings and conferences

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years recent litigation experience
• State and Federal e-filing experience
• Experience with litigation procedures and processes
• Calendaring and docketing experience
• Experience with the use of a document management system is preferred
• Redlining experience is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications with advanced level in Word and Outlook
• Outstanding written and verbal communications; ability to professionally interact with clients, attorneys, and staff is required
• Ability to work overtime is required
• High school diploma or its equivalent required

About the Role

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter, who is able to multi-task under time constraints with exceptional attention to detail, take initiative, think strategically and independently and interact with all levels of the firm.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000 and represents the Firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications and location.