Legal Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in an office or legal setting required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide attorneys with administrative support, including word processing, document production, meeting planning and coordination, client communication, and scheduling.
• Interact with people at all levels in the firm, industry, and community, including frequent client contact.
• Receive and screen telephone calls, letters, and visitors; answer routine questions and provide information.
• Schedule appointments and arrange conferences and travel; maintain attorneys’ calendars and daily dockets to help ensure deadlines are met.
• Communicate attorneys’ instructions and exchange information with others in the practice area.
• Create, organize, and maintain client files; follow up on pending matters.
• Maintain physical and electronic client, research, and administrative files using NetDocs.
• Respond to client questions and obtain information as needed.
• Anticipate attorneys’ needs and draft documentation for review, including correspondence and client billing materials.
• Produce, style, and format documents.
• Proofread documents and check formatting, spelling, and grammar.
• Prepare documents and packages for mail, messenger, and overnight delivery, ensuring attachments, exhibits, and enclosures are included.
• Receive and redirect attorney requests as appropriate to expedite solutions.
• Manage incoming and outgoing mail and email.
• Submit conflicts checks through OPEN.
• Enter new client matter information in OPEN and prepare engagement letters.
• Prepare expense reports and disbursement forms.