Legal Practice Assistant

DescriptionSummary

Responsible for providing legal secretarial and administrative support for the Practice Group.

Essential Job Functions

Provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and paralegals
Assist with preparation of legal documents (editing, proofing, printing)
Time Entry/Billing/Expense Reimbursements
Assist with document production for real estate and bond closings, including compiling transcripts
Calendaring/Answering Phones/Meeting Arrangements
Good organizational and calendaring skills
Running conflict checks, opening and maintaining client files

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Educational and Experience Requirements

High School diploma required
Prior litigation experience required
Associate’s degree preferred
Paralegal Certificate preferred

Work Environment and Physical Demands

In office position
Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.