Legal Assistant

The Sinas Dramis Law Firm•Lansing, MI

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sinas Dramis Law Firm is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to provide support to shareholder, Catherine (Katie) Tucker who specializes in personal injury litigation. This is a great opportunity for someone who has high ethical standards, is dedicated, has excellent organizational and time management skills, and would like to contribute to the success of an outstanding law firm. This role is critical in providing a high level of support in all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will be reliable, responsive, and be extremely organized. The Firm offers a competitive wage and benefit package including, health insurance, dental, insurance, vision insurance, retirement savings account plan, paid time off, and holiday leave.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2-3 years of experience in an office setting; experience working in a law firm is desired.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Strong experience and expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint required
Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities and projects
Basic knowledge of business machines (copier, scanner, printer, etc.)
Must have excellent attention to detail, organization, and planning
Must be able to work in person and be reliable

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of confidential and multifaceted tasks of a clerical nature
Calendaring and scheduling important dates
Assists with court filings and mailings
Communicates with clients, court personnel and opposing counsel's office, as needed, on logistical matters
Conveys routine information to client regarding legal or contractual issues
Establishes and maintains litigation and other files, correspondence, records, certificates, and other documents
Perform other clerical and administrative tasks as assigned