Legal Assistant

Are you a proactive individual with a passion for the legal field? Are you looking for an opportunity to contribute your organizational skills and attention to detail to a dynamic legal team? Look no further! Our law firm is seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant to join our team and play a crucial role in supporting our attorneys. As a Legal Assistant with our firm, you'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of tasks, from administrative support to case management, in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage and maintain the attorney’s calendar, including scheduling court appearances, client meetings, deadlines, and internal obligations with minimal oversight.
• Act as a key point of contact in the attorney’s workflow by anticipating needs, prioritizing tasks, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution.
• Accurately record and enter attorney billable time into the firm’s timekeeping system, ensuring adherence to firm policies and billing deadlines.
• Organize, name, and save documents in Worldox in accordance with firm standards to ensure records are complete, easily accessible, and properly categorized.
• Transcribe attorney dictation quickly and accurately, ensuring high attention to detail and timeliness in delivery.
• Provide advanced administrative support to attorneys and paralegals, including drafting correspondence, preparing filings, managing case materials, and handling confidential information with discretion.
• Uphold a high standard of accuracy, responsiveness, and follow-through in all tasks to support the fast-paced demands of a busy legal practice.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant, preferably in an insurance defense or litigation setting.
• Proficiency in Worldox or similar document management systems. Familiarity with timekeeping software is a plus.
• Experience with transcribing dictation, with a focus on accuracy and speed.
• Exceptional ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong focus on accuracy and thoroughness in all aspects of work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• Dependent Care FSA
• Generous PTO allotment
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Additional Supplemental insurances are also available

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of desk work, including sitting and computer usage. 
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds when required. 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. DBN makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. 

Degan, Blanchard & Nash (DBN) participates in E-Verify and Right to Work to confirm identity and employment eligibility. 

This position is not open to recruiting agencies. Any resumes sent to Degan, Blanchard & Nash by an agency that was not specifically engaged for this position and does not have a valid agreement on file with DBN will become the property of Degan, Blanchard & Nash. DBN will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.