Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Drafting correspondence and typing and formatting legal documents.
- Opening, organizing, managing, and closing files.
- Assisting attorneys with research and preparation for trials and hearings.
- Highly proficient in scheduling meetings, managing calendars, and making and/or changing travel arrangements.
- Effectively communicating with witnesses, clients, colleagues, and partners.
- Performing general administrative tasks.
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of four years of experience in a litigation support role is strongly preferred.
- Experience in the practice areas of Business Services, Commercial Real Estate Transactions, General Litigation, Foreclosure, and Bankruptcy is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management software is required.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills are necessary.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
Salary Information:
- The law firm offers a competitive salary complemented by a full range of benefits.
- Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k), profit-sharing, and generous paid time off.
Legal Terminology and Important Information:
- The law firm is an equal-opportunity employer.
- All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, disability, past or present military service, or genetic information.
