Legal Assistant

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
• Screens telephone calls and/or take messages when needed
• Type and edit documents, proofread and redact
• Prepare, edit, proofread and maintain a variety of legal documents,
• Opens, reads and sorts all incoming mail
• Opens new files, checks conflicts of interest, maintains client and general files
• Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
• Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
• Input attorney time daily and correct and edit information as required

Qualifications:

• High school diploma, B.A or B.S from an accredited university preferred.
• 3+ years of related experience
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience in professional services, preferably a law firm
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral with an ability to interact at all levels
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Maintain professional interaction with clients
• Possess excellent written and verbal skills
• Litigation experience required