Legal Assistant
Javitch Block LLC•Bath Township, OH
About The Position
The Legal Assistant performs general legal assistant and administrative duties for assigned attorneys. Responsibilities include preparing and processing legal documents from dictation or written materials; handling correspondence; supporting e-filing; maintaining calendars, dockets, and case records; and monitoring case status. The role also provides backup reception coverage and assists attorneys with gathering information.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Notary Certificate required.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Ability to handle a high work volume efficiently.
- Ability to multitask upon request.
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Paralegal certification and/or law firm experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process legal documents, letters, and forms from dictation or written materials, including summonses, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, warrants, and agreements.
- Proofread, mail, fax, or arrange delivery and pickup of legal correspondence for clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Maintain internal and external phone and email correspondence.
- Provide backup receptionist coverage during breaks, lunches, and the Firm Receptionist’s days off.
- Prepare e-file documents to meet court requirements, confirm required fees, and follow up to confirm court acceptance.
- Document court-specific e-filing requirements, including rules and fees.
- Scan, copy, and organize documents and other printed matter.
- Notarize legal documents.
- Assist attorneys with collecting information.
- Schedule appointments and maintain calendars and dockets for assigned attorneys.
- Review file status, releases, incoming mail, and court dockets to determine next steps; update files in the file-management software accordingly.
- Monitor case status and update involved parties internally or externally.
- Manage daily assignments generated by the case-management system.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Business casual work environment with dress-down Fridays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
