Legal Practice Assistant

Maynard Nexsen • Huntsville, AL

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Summary: The Legal Practice Assistant will be an integral part of the litigation team in the Huntsville office. The duties include, but are not limited to, client correspondence, time entry, expenses, index and docketing, scanning and compiling materials for team. Essential Job Functions: Prepare draft correspondence File, organize, index, and scan legal documents Time entry and expenses Assist in the preparation of documents Assist in calendaring and tracking deadlines Assist in compiling materials for depositions and/or trial Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers) Professional attitude and appearance Solid written and verbal communication skills Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise Excellent organizational skills Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks Customer service attitude Educational and Experience Requirements: In office position Proven office work or customer service experience High school degree Work Environment and Physical Demands: Ability to work extended hours when necessary. Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
• Professional attitude and appearance
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
• Excellent organizational skills
• Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
• Customer service attitude
• In office position
• Proven office work or customer service experience
• High school degree
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary

Responsibilities

• Prepare draft correspondence
• File, organize, index, and scan legal documents
• Time entry and expenses
• Assist in the preparation of documents
• Assist in calendaring and tracking deadlines
• Assist in compiling materials for depositions and/or trial

What This Job Offers

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