Courier

HBS Default • Columbus, GA

10d

About The Position

Assists attorneys, paralegals and legal secretaries through the maintenance of electronic and paper document management, transcription and courier duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: “Essential functions” are primarily job duties that incumbents must be able to perform unassisted or with some reasonable accommodation made by the employer. Assists staff with filing paper and electronic documents as needed. Make photocopies of correspondence, documents and other printed matter as requested or necessary by attorneys, paralegals or legal secretaries. Find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from attorneys, paralegals and other team members. Courier to retrieve and deliver case documents to co-counsel, opposing counsel, court officials, etc. Courier to pick up mail or office supplies as needed. Transcribes dictation and formats letters, pleadings and other forms as requested. Serves as back-up receptionist to cover lunch and breaks. Ensure all records and files are securely maintained and confidential information is handled with utmost discretion. Remains flexible and open to requests for support or assistance outside of the scope of this job description and to other duties as directed by the attorneys and firm management. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Associate's degree or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid Drivers License. Demonstrated organizational, prioritization and attention to detail skills to allow for timely, effective and accurate performance of job duties. Demonstrated technical competency with computers and copiers. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients and to provide or obtain information with ordinary courtesy, diplomacy and tact. Proofread accurately, efficiently and dependably. Take initiative and work independently. Arrive ready to work at scheduled time; maintain regular, prompt attendance with unexpected absences being rare. Ability to demonstrate impeccable integrity in confidential matters. Work requires sitting, bending, stooping, keyboarding and use of the hands and may require lifting of 25 – 50 lbs. Position may require driving on behalf of the firm; therefore, a valid driver's license is necessary. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Demonstrated organizational, prioritization and attention to detail skills to allow for timely, effective and accurate performance of job duties.
• Demonstrated technical competency with computers and copiers.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate with a diverse group of attorneys, staff and clients and to provide or obtain information with ordinary courtesy, diplomacy and tact.
• Proofread accurately, efficiently and dependably.
• Take initiative and work independently.
• Arrive ready to work at scheduled time; maintain regular, prompt attendance with unexpected absences being rare.
• Ability to demonstrate impeccable integrity in confidential matters.
• Work requires sitting, bending, stooping, keyboarding and use of the hands and may require lifting of 25 – 50 lbs.
• Position may require driving on behalf of the firm; therefore, a valid driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists staff with filing paper and electronic documents as needed.
• Make photocopies of correspondence, documents and other printed matter as requested or necessary by attorneys, paralegals or legal secretaries.
• Find and retrieve information from files in response to requests from attorneys, paralegals and other team members.
• Courier to retrieve and deliver case documents to co-counsel, opposing counsel, court officials, etc.
• Courier to pick up mail or office supplies as needed.
• Transcribes dictation and formats letters, pleadings and other forms as requested.
• Serves as back-up receptionist to cover lunch and breaks.
• Ensure all records and files are securely maintained and confidential information is handled with utmost discretion.
• Remains flexible and open to requests for support or assistance outside of the scope of this job description and to other duties as directed by the attorneys and firm management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree