Legal Assistants directly support lawyers and occasionally oversee other legal staff, such as file clerks or legal secretaries.The ideal Legal Assistant will have sound technical and computer knowledge as well as excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills. Three to five years of legal experience in a law firm or other corporate legal department may be preferred.
Your responsibilities
Categorize documents and assemble data as directed by lawyers and paralegals
Organize computer database input and retrieval
Carry out word processing, filing and faxing
Locate and retrieve electronic documents from a variety of court and agency web sites
Group documents together in need of photocopying/scanning
Delegate legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed
House e-documents and files
Maintain matter management and record keeping
Finalize correspondence and memorandum
Provide credible copies after checking originals
3+ years of previous legal work experience and a dedication to integrity
Conducting routine discovery
Draft Documents experience
General familiarity with litigation
Demonstrated knowledge of Commercial Litigation
Expertise in Draft Letters
Deep understanding of Draft Legal Documents
Calendar Management experience desired
Adeptness in land use
Billing software for attorneys experience highly desired
Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database
Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents
Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information
Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences; completing many administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases or transactions
Do you want to become part of a dynamic, growing firm? This position could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career. We’re looking for someone who is eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment. If you think that sounds like you, we want to hear from you!
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