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Job Overview
At Stevens & Lee, the Legal Assistant plays a vital role as an administrative team member supporting a group of attorneys with the shared goal of providing exceptional service to our valued clients.
The Legal Assistant is multi-dimensional position drawing upon a variety of skills and competencies, best suited for an organized, self-starter who enjoys assuming responsibility and learning new things.
Primary Responsibilities
- Submit Conflict Checks, open new client matters and create New Business Memos as directed by attorneys.
- Work with various court systems processing paperwork and e-filings, running docket reports, and maintaining docket search charts.
- Partner with the firm’s Finance Department to produce monthly attorney billing; process and submit check requests and complete attorney expense reports.
- Draft legal documents, prepare letters, correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed; proofread and ensure accuracy of all materials.
- Make redactions, conduct bates numbering, and compile document productions.
- Assist with litigation by preparing for court hearings, scheduling depositions, assembling binders and exhibits.
- Coordinate attorney calendars, set-up meetings, conference calls, and make travel arrangements.
- Manage all incoming and outgoing U.S., certified and Fed-Ex mail per attorney request.
- Welcome clients and greet visitors with a helpful, positive, and professional attitude.
- Answer direct-line phone calls in a professional manner and route as necessary.
- Work as a team with other law firm support personnel to ensure all tasks and assignments have been completed.
Skills & Competencies
· Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
· Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.
· Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
· Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience
- Minimum of three years of experience as a legal assistant at a law firm, professional services firm, or corporation
- Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
- Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: .
In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The Stevens & Lee Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Do you have previous experience working in Trusts & Estates?
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Reading, PA 19601 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Reading, PA 19601: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person