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Legal Practice Assistant

Est. $57,000 - $105,000 / year
Posted Aug 22
Full Time
On Site
Summary

Responsible for providing legal secretarial and administrative support for the Practice Group.

Essential Job Functions

  • Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals
  • Assist with preparation of legal documents (editing, proofing, printing)
  • Time Entry/Billing/Expense Reimbursements
  • Assist with document production for real estate and bond closings, including compiling transcripts
  • Calendaring/Answering Phones/Meeting Arrangements
  • Good organizational and calendaring skills
  • Running conflict checks, opening and maintaining client files

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
  • Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
  • Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Educational And Experience Requirements

  • High School diploma required
  • Prior litigation experience required
  • Associate’s degree preferred
  • Paralegal Certificate preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands

  • In office position
  • Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
  • Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.