Legal Assistant
Rodey Dickason Sloan Akin & Robb PA•Albuquerque, NM
•Onsite
About The Position
This role provides legal support to a diverse population across dynamic settings. The Legal Assistant will independently manage time, assess priorities, and meet deadlines with short notice. They will maintain courteous interactions and provide efficient service to internal and external entities, while effectively following instructions from attorneys, clients, and staff. Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 - 3 years of experience providing legal support in a mid-size or large-size law firm
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility
- Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task legal environment
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality
- Solid working knowledge of general office procedures and office equipment
- Computer literacy including strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word
- Ability to remain focused and perform essential duties despite time constraints and interruptions
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently
Nice To Haves
- Business school/college certificate(s) or degree(s)
- Working knowledge of a document management system
Responsibilities
- File documents with courts including pleadings, motions, answers, discovery, orders, etc.
- Handle client billing, conflict checking, file opening, and file maintenance.
- Coordinate and schedule meetings with internal and external entities.
- Assist with trial preparation/coordination.
- Proofread, draft, and send correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents.
- Perform Bates numbering/labeling of documents.
- Calendar deadlines.
- Ensure attorney time sheets are entered in a timely manner.
- Perform typing, filing, photocopying, etc., as time permits and as requested.
- Collaborate productively and amicably with coworkers.
- Provide legal support to a diverse population across dynamic settings.
- Independently manage time, including the ability to assess priorities and meet deadlines with short notice.
- Maintain courteous interactions and provide efficient service to internal and external entities.
- Follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of attorneys, clients, and staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Successful completion of a background check (criminal history, employment and education verification, credit check where appropriate)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
