Legal Assistant – E-filing/Document Maintenance
About The Position
The E-Filing Legal Assistant is a support role serving multiple departments within the Firm. The position is responsible for electronically filing pleadings and other documents, retrieving filed documents from court systems, and returning them to the appropriate casefile owners or departments. The Legal Assistant also helps update the Firm’s case management system and provides documents to clients through website uploads. The role requires attention to detail, effective prioritization, and communication with Firm members, departments, clients, attorneys, and docket clerks to address issues and meet deadlines. Other responsibilities may be assigned or directed. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of legal office experience, or 2 years of non-legal office experience, or an Associate’s Degree/60 undergraduate credit hours, or Paralegal Certification.
- Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to interpret and transcribe data with few errors.
- Ability to type at least 45 words per minute.
- Intermediate knowledge of and familiarity with Microsoft Office programs.
- Proficiency navigating various websites.
- Intermediate skills with various software and computer programs.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Electronically file documents for Firm departments as assigned.
- Retrieve filed documents from court systems and return them to the appropriate casefile owners or departments.
- Assist departments with updating the Firm’s case management system.
- Provide documents to clients electronically through website uploads.
- Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with departments, attorneys, clients, or docket clerks to resolve issues.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned or directed.
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching up to 3%, over a 3-year vesting period
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance, with the base rate paid in full by the Firm
- Vision insurance, with the base rate paid in full by the Firm
- Life insurance
- Long- and short-term disability
- Paid time off (PTO)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
