Legal Practice Assistant
About The Position
Cozen O’Connor’s Seattle office is seeking an experienced full-time Litigation Legal Practice Assistant who has experience with WA and Federal Courts (e-filing). The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter, who is able to multi-task under time constraints with exceptional attention to detail, take initiative, think strategically and independently and interact with all levels of the firm. The position requires excellent communication, organizational and computer skills for assisting senior attorneys. We currently offer a hybrid work schedule, 3 days in the office, 2 days’ work from home. Come and work with one of the top 100 law firms in the country.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years recent litigation experience
- State and Federal e-filing experience
- Experience with litigation procedures and processes
- Calendaring and docketing experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications with advanced level in Word and Outlook
- Outstanding written and verbal communications; ability to professionally interact with clients, attorneys, and staff is required
- Ability to work overtime is required
- High school diploma or its equivalent required
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the use of a document management system is preferred
- Redlining experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Preparation of documents
- Efficient workflow which includes the duplication, printing, mailing and merging of documents
- Proofreading of all work for both content and context
- Preparing and maintaining client and office files both in electronic and paper filing systems
- Preparation and submission of new client and/or new matter forms
- Planning and making travel arrangements which include transportation, automobile rentals, and hotel reservations
- Preparing and submitting expense reports and check requests
- Working with the Billing department to resolve billing problems and efficiently process final billing statements
- Working with clients’ electronic billing systems and monitoring billing processes
- Communicating with clients on a daily basis via phone or email.
- Scheduling and coordinating meetings and conferences
- Strong document processing skills
- Strong project management skills
- Willingness and ability to support other practice areas within the firm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
