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Legal Staff Paralegal in Portland, ME

Pierce Atwood LLP Dec 21,2016 May 26,2016 Location Portland ME
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)

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Legal Administrative Assistant Responsibilities: Proofread and edit documents for grammatical, typographical and spelling errors. Finalize and distribute to clients, attorneys and staff. Ensure deadlines are anticipated and met. Track and assist with completing documentary and administrative matters to be completed in connection with transactional matters; prepare and compile closing binders in connection with transactional matters. Receive, screen and route incoming telephone calls, conference calls and messages to attorneys, clients and staff promptly. Assist callers as appropriate in attorney’s absence. Refer callers to other attorneys and respond to inquiries when appropriate. Sort, scan, distribute and file incoming and outgoing mail promptly upon receipt several times a day. Open and review materials as directed. Transcribe and edit correspondence, documents, memoranda, and project work in the production of legal documents. Carry out instructions from tapes, verbal and/or handwritten materials. Compose routine correspondence for attorney signature. Coordinate conferences, meetings and appointments for attorneys and clients including conference room scheduling, meals, beverages, preparation of materials and greeting clients. Coordinate seminar registration and travel arrangements securing air, hotel and car reservations for attorney and clients. Track compliance with continuing legal education requirements and report same to appropriate authorities. Maintain calendar of meetings and business trips, apprising attorney of responsibilities in advance of commitment. Review, edit and finalize bills to ensure accuracy of input. Coordinate preliminary conflict checks through the automated system to ensure attorney and firm ability to represent potential client. Set up, organize and maintain firm files. Read and review material to be filed, file documents in proper files, and retrieve documents and files when requested. Designate disposition of files to either form files, attorney files or finish files as appropriate. Coordinate mass mailings, including filings with the state and federal courts. Perform a variety of administrative functions including processing new matter reports, preparation of expense reports, updating of litigation binders,etc. Employ firm applications efficiently and effectively to process work. Work collaboratively with others across the firm to meet the needs of attorneys across the firm. Follow up on requests made by attorneys, paralegals and clients. Assist other attorneys or staff in performing secretarial functions as requested or needed. Perform other functions as requested or needed.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: Ability to demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and interpersonal skills, including, maintaining positive contact with clients, attorneys and co-workers. Demonstrated ability to be a team player. A can-do attitude. Strong problem solving skills. Ability to anticipate needs of attorneys and paralegals. Strong technical aptitude. Intermediate Microsoft Word skills required. Advanced Microsoft Word skills preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint and databases. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to pay close attention to detail to ensure the highest quality work product for the client. Ability to work independently and locate information from internet, court and other public sources. Strong multitasking skills. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Knowledge of general office or law office policies and procedures which enable the production of thorough and accurate results with minimal supervision. Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing computer applications. Ability to transcribe legal documents and correspondence from rough draft or type at 65+ wpm with 0-5% errors. Ability to proofread typed materials for contextual grammatical, typographical and spelling errors. Proficiency with office equipment, including printers, copiers, transcription machines, label makers, etc.

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