Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant

Hawley Troxell•Boise, ID

About The Position

Hawley Troxell is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a group of attorneys. The position requires litigation experience, strong organizational and communication skills, technical proficiency, and the ability to prioritize and manage a busy workload. The assistant will provide litigation-related and general administrative support, including managing case files, calendaring deadlines, and assisting with attorney billing and expenses. This is a full-time, Monday-Friday position.

Requirements

A minimum of 3–5 years of litigation experience.
Excellent time-management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to efficiently prioritize and organize a busy workload.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts.
Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents.
Experience with and a good understanding of the litigation process as it pertains to the role of a legal assistant.
Knowledge of the technology and processes required to assist attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks.
Experience working with electronic document management systems.
Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology as needed.

Responsibilities

Enter conflicts checks and open client files.
Assist attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and planning business travel.
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of attorneys.
Manage electronic case files.
Calendar and docket litigation deadlines.
Assist attorneys with time entries.
Prepare attorney and office expenses.
Assist with general office duties.