Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant - Medical Malpractice

Hawley Troxell•Boise, ID

About The Position

Hawley Troxell is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a group of attorneys in its Medical Malpractice practice group. The role requires litigation experience; medical malpractice experience is preferred. Successful candidates will have excellent time management skills, technical proficiency, strong verbal and written communication, and the ability to prioritize and organize a busy workload efficiently. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

A minimum of 3–5 years of litigation experience.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize a busy workload.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including 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 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.
Knowledge of and familiarity with medical terminology.
Experience working with electronic document management systems.
Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology as needed.

Nice To Haves

Medical malpractice experience.

Responsibilities

Enter conflicts checks and open client files.
Assist attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and planning business travel.
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at attorneys’ direction.
Manage electronic case files.
Calendar and docket litigation deadlines.
Assist attorneys with time entries.
Prepare attorney and office expenses.
Assist with general office duties.
Support attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks.