Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Legal Administrative Assistant provides administrative and legal support to attorneys, other legal professionals in the fulfillment of their responsibilities with the law firm. The position requires a high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, discretion, initiative, flexibility, and dependability.

• E-file and serve in state, federal, and appellate courts
• Docket court dates and case deadlines
• Draft fee agreements
• Perform file openings and conflict checks
• Prepare legal documents, exhibits, and case-related materials
• Manage physical and electronic case files
• Coordinate deposition and trial logistics
• Draft and send client and potential client correspondence
• Create shell templates in accordance with court requirements
• Coordinate travel logistics and itineraries
• Register and log attorney admissions, licenses, and registrations
• Process and reconcile expenses and invoices
• Assist with timekeeping
• Track and file Continuing Legal Education credits
• Organize meeting and event logistics
• Assist with business development and social media efforts
• Provide back-up support to other legal assistants
• Perform day-to-day administrative functions, such as : schedule meetings, distribute / send mail, screen and place phone calls, et
• Complete additional duties as requested
• KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :
• Deliver outstanding client service with a can-do attitude
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, including : spelling, grammar, and proofreading proficiency
• Know legal terminology, life of case timelines, and court processes
• Use initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines
• Prioritize workloads appropriately
• Interpret data accurately and present information concisely
• Exercise discretion in handling confidential, controversial, or sensitive information
• Demonstrate high degree of professionalism
• Work well under pressure and within tight deadlines
• Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and document manage system proficiency #5611