Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Perform administrative duties such as scheduling calendar hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
- Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes to ensure organization and accessibility.
- Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices for efficient case management.
- Implement and improve administrative processes to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Collect, examine, and organize evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation.
- Draft and proofread correspondence and legal documents, including pleadings and contracts.
- Research regulations, laws, and legal articles to assist in preparing reports, case files, and legal advice.
- Manage client billing by preparing, finalizing, and sending out bills while resolving billing issues in collaboration with the billing attorney.
- Communicate with clients and witnesses to schedule meetings, interviews, and depositions.
- Manage, organize, and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems.
- Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.
Education and Experience Information:
- A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- An associate degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree is preferred.
- At least 1 year of experience as an administrative assistant, preferably in a law firm or corporate legal department, legal assistant, legal secretary, or paralegal.
- Experience in Social Security, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Premises Liability, or other injury-related practice areas is preferred.
- Must be able to multi-task, prioritize, handle a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision.
- Excellent written and communication skills, proficiency in scheduling depositions, mediation, and hearings.
- Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Extensive computer and database expertise, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and typing skills of no less than 35 words per minute.
Salary Information:
- Salary information is not provided in the text.
Benefits:
- The law firm offers an excellent benefits package for full-time employees, including medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and paid holidays.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
- The law firm provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
E-Verify:
- The employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm work authorization in the . If E-Verify cannot confirm authorization, the employer must provide written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security or Social Security Administration to resolve the issue before taking any action, including termination. E-Verify can only be used once a job offer is accepted and the I-9 Form is completed.
