Paralegal/Legal Assistant

This is a full-time non-exempt position assisting a partner with a busy practice.
 

Responsibilities include:

· document preparation and management;

· drafting correspondence and motions;

· filing documents with courts;

· opening new matters;

· calendaring;

· coordination of travel arrangements;

· preparation of expense reports; and

· other various tasks necessary to keep a busy practice moving smoothly.

The ideal candidate will have:

· at least five (5) years of experience in a fast-paced litigation practice;

· experience with Microsoft Office Suite;

· experience with court filings (including e-filing);

· excellent language and communication skills;

· strong organization skills with superior attention to detail;

· a positive attitude; and

· the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.

Qualifications:

· Proficiency with computer applications (particularly Microsoft Office, Westlaw)

· Ability to work with little or no supervision

· Ability to work well with others

· Ability to recognize priorities and/or coordinate projects simultaneously

· Comply with deadlines

· Ability to remain calm under pressure

· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

· Strong research and investigative skills

· Ability to handle legal problems logically

· Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

· Input billable time as per firm policy and maintain annual billable goal