Legal Assistant

Overview: The Legal Assistant is responsible for increasing attorney efficiency and enabling the Firm to provide excellent client service, in accordance with this position description. The role includes coordinating office activities for Attorneys and performing duties such as scheduling hearings, preparing legal documents and correspondence, docketing cases, maintaining court dockets and diaries, filing, and providing information and direction to others. The work requires knowledge of legal, clerical, and office practices. Goals The Legal Assistant supports the following goals: Increasing attorney efficiency Enable the Firm to provide excellent client service Qualifications / Requirements Strong Computer Skills - experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) Good Oral and Written Communication Interpersonal Skills - ability to work with many different personalities Ability to multi-task Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and take proper precautions to protect information electronically and physically Strong technological skills to include ability to electronically organize and manipulate documents; ability to effectively manage calendars; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) Strong organization and prioritization skills Ability to professionally, and effectively communicate both orally and in writing Perform duties with accuracy, quality, and integrity Handle simultaneous projects, effectively multi-tasking and remaining flexible to last-minute changes Work in a team environment, while maintaining a pleasant disposition Work independently while using appropriate level of discretion to complete projects/assignments as directed Detail oriented Thorough knowledge of legal principles, research techniques, legal terminology, and medical terminology Strong interpersonal Must be able to type 60+ wpm Experience with serving discovery, filing pleadings and other court documents preferred Experience with MS Office, Westlaw, case management software, and Outlook Experience with document production/management software Responsibilities and Authorities Organize and analyze information Organize case files including, but not limited to indexing, reports, charts, and numerical and tabular materials Cross-check and validate information Prepare written reports, correspondence, business letters, minutes, charts, and other documents as directed Interact with clients and opposing counsel as necessary to effectively perform assigned duties for Attorney(s) Miscellaneous projects as requested Assist attorneys in preparation for hearings All other duties as required Education/Experience Associate degree, or equivalent work experience; bachelor’s degree a plus 1-2 years relevant legal experience to develop necessary knowledge base Defense litigation experience in Business and Construction preferred Experience with MS Office, Westlaw, case management software, and Outlook Experience with document production/management software