Legal Assistant

Summary:

As a legal assistant, you will work closely with our Civil Litigation attorneys and other legal staff to provide support in various legal matters. You will be responsible for a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks, as well as some substantive legal work. The ideal candidate will be proactive, self-motivated, have a high level of attention to detail, excellent proofreading skills and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role requires strong communication and inter-personal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in submitting and/or filing legal documents, including but not limited to, pleadings, motions, and reports.
• Organize and maintain legal files and documents.
• Facilitate appointments and manage attorney calendars including scheduling meetings, deadlines, and reminders.
• Assist prior to and during court proceedings, such as organizing exhibits and preparing trial binders.
• Communicate and interact with clients and other parties involved in legal matters.
• Handle administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls and emails, filing, and data entry.
• Proofread documents.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently, proactively, and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research databases.
• Strong scheduling, file management, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

Working Conditions:

• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office or administrative work).

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

• High school diploma or equivalent (associate's degree in paralegal studies or a related field preferred).
• 1 or more years of experience in the legal field as a as a legal assistant or in a related role OR multiple years in a professional office setting as an assistant, administrative position, or similar role.