Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Our valued client is seeking a Legal Assistant in Raleigh to support a group of attorneys within the Litigation practice group through the performance of complex secretarial, administrative, and substantive legal duties under the supervision and direction of the attorneys.

Job Description :

• Leverage technology resources to ensure the group of attorneys is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Identify most efficient and effective manner to complete tasks.
• Prepare documents by formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, printing, and transmitting text, data and graphics using office software applications.
• Knowledge of the legal processes that facilitate the accurate preparation of client documents and responding to filing or closing deadlines.
• Prepare and coordinate e-filings, as well as filings in state and federal courts if needed.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes and scan documents.
• Ensure that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate workspaces / folders in FileSite and paper file.
• Maintain the daily calendar of each attorney including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
• Maintain Outlook contacts for each attorney as appropriate.
• Open files, close files and assist with conflicts checks.
• Provide support to the attorneys with timesheets and regular billing matters.
• Request reimbursement for attorneys through ChromeRiver and for client costs through Accounts Payable.
• Maintain a good working rapport with clients and court personnel which requires discretion and judgment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Flexibility to work OT as driven by Litigation practice needs.

Qualifications and Skills Required :

Performance Measures :

The Legal Assistant will be evaluated by the attorneys in the work group and the Office Manager based upon, but not limited, to the following performance criteria :

To Apply : If you are interested in being considered for an onsite interview with our client, we welcome you to submit your resume and application today. All inquiries will be held in the strictest of confidence. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.