Legal Assistant

• Provide general office support for litigation attorneys, (maintain and organize files, photocopy, maintain calendars, prepare expense reports, submit invoices for payment, schedule travel, coordinate meetings, calls and conferences to include ordering meals, scheduling conference rooms, and room set up.)
• Provide support for the firm’s monthly billing process.
• Coordinate the set up new clients and matters in the billing system.
• Prepare correspondence, documents and presentations; take responsibility for formatting, consistency and accuracy on time-sensitive, high-profile documents.
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines.
• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents; prepare and finalize basic correspondence and other documents as necessary.
• Maintain electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file correspondence, records, and other documents.
• File pleadings in State, Federal and Courts of Appeals; communicate with court staff, as necessary; keep current with changes in court rules and filing procedures.
• Perform general research and support activities to assist attorneys.

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in a law firm
• Experience interacting with clients, courts and companies.
• Strong writer with exceptional organizational skills, time management, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Must possess a willingness to learn and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently.
• Advanced MS office skills
• Bachelor's degree, preferred.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person