Legal Practice Assistant

Maynard Nexsen • Raleigh, NC

87d

About The Position

Responsible for providing administrative support for different practice areas.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• 5 years of legal experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Ability to respond quickly to changing demands and be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent document management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skilled at dealing with clients.
• Able to work in a fast-paced team environment and manage deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Adobe; PowerPoint a plus.
• Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents.
• Keeping track of attorney time records and billing.
• Filing legal documents (e-filling skills are required).
• Transcribing dictation.
• Corresponding with clients.
• Maintaining calendars.
• Open new files and client matters.
• Request conflict of interest checks.
• Maintain all client and general files.
• Maintain client contact when appropriate.
• Work closely with other administrative support staff (conflicts, records, office services, etc.).
• Receive clients and visitors; maintains good public relations with clients; observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
• Proof read documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees