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 a 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.
- Communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
- Maintain excellent client service skills and the ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
- Work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experienceMinimum of five years of experience as a legal assistant at a law firm, professional services firm, or corporationProficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and OutlookExceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.Job Type : Full-Time
FLSA Classification : Non-Exempt
Reports To : Human Resources
Salary : $65,000 to $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The firm is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
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.
Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Administrative and Legal
Industries : Law Practice and Legal Services
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