Legal Administrative Assistant

Hawley Troxell•Boise, ID

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Hawley Troxell is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a group of attorneys in our Boise office. A minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience required. Successful candidates must have excellent time management skills, be technically savvy, have strong verbal and written communication skills, and be able to efficiently prioritize and organize a busy workload. Hawley Troxell offers full benefits, including 401(k) with matching and profit sharing, and PTO (DOE). EOE. Full-time; Monday-Friday.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience
Excellent time management skills
Technically savvy
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize a busy workload
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts
Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents
Experience with and a good understanding of the litigation process, as it pertains to the role of a legal assistant
Knowledge of the technology and processes required to assist attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks
Experience working with electronic document management systems
Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed

Responsibilities

Entering conflicts checks and opening client files
Assisting attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and planning business travel
Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys
Managing the electronic case files
Calendaring and docketing litigation deadlines
Assisting attorneys with time entries
Preparing attorney and office expenses
Assisting with general office duties