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Legal Staff Paralegal in Saint Louis, MO

Husch Blackwell LLP Mar 23,2018 Jan 02,2018 Location Saint Louis MO
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Law Firm

Legal Staff

Litigation - General (consumer)

3-5 yrs required

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Legal Support Team Specialist The candidate prepares documents: Types, transcribes, revises and proofreads legal documents accurately, prioritizes assignments, and meets specific deadlines on projects. Prepares documents for e-filing as required. Assists in coordinating timekeeper calendars, and meeting arrangements. Makes travel arrangements and prepares itineraries. Prepares expense reports and reimbursement requests. Coordinates client billing matters, prepares billing letters and other requested client financial updates; assists attorneys with tracking and monitoring alternative fee arrangements; assists attorneys with automation, tracking and monitoring of matter budgets. Enters billable time periodically as needed. Processes new client/matter intake: Prepares and processes new matter forms, requests conflict checks, and opens new files. Reviews and routes incoming mail and fax communications. Prepares and processes outgoing mail and faxes, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required. Ensures that all attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are included. Coordinates activities with the Office Services department as needed. Maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with current policies. Works with Records Department to create and maintain client files and indexes. Marks case or matter related documents with filing instructions to ensure proper filing. Performs routine filing and retrieves files as needed. Provides general administrative support: Maintains attorney contacts, tracks requirements and activity related to CLE and memberships. Works collaboratively in a team: Proactively demonstrates effective teamwork and communication with team members and all Firm personnel. Actively participates in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and workflow. Takes personal responsibility for regularly exchanging information and training tips with team members for maximum job effectiveness. Updates project log with pending and completed tasks. Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, phones, copiers, facsimiles and typewriters. Copes successfully with demands from timekeepers, remaining calm under pressure. Conducts all business in a confidential manner. Other duties as assigned. Must have High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Should have 3-5 years of relevant legal assistance experience in litigation required. Asbestos litigation experience preferred. Should have minimum typing speed of 60 wpm. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel is required. Previous transcription experience is needed.

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