Legal Assistant - Litigation

Description

This is an opening for a litigation legal assistant with at least three year’s experience. This is a full time position (37.5 hours per week) with benefits.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence including letters, memos, pleadings from typed, hand written and dictated material.
• E-file pleadings and other legal documents with various courts.
• Maintain legal files including general organization, index pleadings, and organize depositions and exhibits
• Maintain and track schedules, deadlines and calendars.
• Schedule meetings and conferences.
• Manage travel arrangements.
• Enter, edit and/or finalize billable time.
• Respond to inquiries and requests for information under attorney direction.
• Provide other support as necessary.

Requirements

• Strong word processing skills including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other team members.
• Ability to handle and adjust effectively to competing deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• High level of professionalism.
• Overtime as necessary.