Litigation Legal Assistant

The Stevens & Lee Companies • Providence, RI

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At Stevens & Lee, the Legal Assistant plays a vital role as an administrative team member supporting a group of attorneys with the shared goal of providing exceptional service to our valued clients. The Legal Assistant is multi-dimensional position drawing upon a variety of skills and competencies, best suited for an organized, self-starter who enjoys assuming responsibility and learning new things.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Litigation Legal Department required.
• Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
• Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.
• Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/work experience required.
• Minimum of five years of legal administrative litigation support experience within a legal department or law firm, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
• Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

Responsibilities

• Submit Conflict Checks, open new client matters, and create New Business Memos as directed by attorneys.
• Work with various court systems, processing paperwork and e-filings, running docket reports, and maintaining docket search charts.
• Partner with the firm's Finance Department to produce monthly attorney billing; process and submit check requests, and complete attorney expense reports.
• Draft legal documents, prepare letters, correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed; proofread and ensure accuracy of all materials.
• Make redactions, conduct bates numbering, and compile document productions.
• Assist Litigation by preparing for court hearings, scheduling depositions, assembling binders and exhibits.
• Assist with entering attorneys time into the billing system.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, set-up meetings, conference calls, and make travel arrangements.
• Work as a team with other law firm support personnel to ensure all tasks and assignments have been completed.
• Supports multiple attorneys.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level