A fast-paced National law firm has an immediate opening for a Paralegal or Legal Assistant. A sample of the responsibilities and required skills for this full-time, non-exempt position are listed below. We offer a compensation package with a wide variety of standard and optional benefits including health insurance, life insurance, short term disability, dental and vision insurance, paid time-off, and a generous 401K retirement plan. Resumes should be submitted to: [email protected].
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Assist with and prepare court filings for clients
- Clerical duties, including answering calls, travel planning, etc.
- Assist in obtaining and organizing client information
- Review information provided by clients and verify that such information is accurate and responsive
- Preparing document drafts and supplemental documents/exhibits needed for the filings.
- Assist in maintaining accurate records for clients.
- Maintain tasks and deadlines via a computerized docket management system to ensure timely filings.
Required Skills and Competencies:
- Proficiency with Excel, MS Office (i.e., Excel, Word, Outlook, Access), and PDF software
- Proficient in a paperless environment
- 2- 3 years’ experience in a law firm, demonstrated knowledge of litigation process
- E-filing
- Prolaw experience a plus
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Ability to communicate with clients
- Capable of conducting research via internet and other sources to determine licensing and registration requirements in multiple jurisdictions.
- Able to work independently. Self-driven with a desire to learn and improve continuously.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment, possess excellent organizational skills and able to produce high quality work.
- Ability to adapt and prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent and consistent attention to detail.
