Legal Assistant
JBA•Fayetteville, NC
•Onsite
About The Position
As Legal Assistant on the Litigation team, you will be responsible for handling the processes related to each case, filing documents on behalf of the attorney and following up with all applicable parties in a professional and timely way. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of experience in litigation and drafting of pleadings and discovery
- Must have basic computer proficiency, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex legal and business documents
- Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with others
- Ability to identify problems, establish facts, and collect data
- Strong attention to detail
- Basic math skills to insure billings are accurate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience with LPS, BKFS or other related client databases
- Oral advocacy
- Legal writing
Responsibilities
- Request and collect all information from clients and courts
- Schedule court dates as required
- Coordinate dates for depositions and conference calls
- Correspond with clients, attorneys and courts in a timely manner
- Address questions from clients, courts, and other attorneys
- Close and submit billing for the file upon completion
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
