Civil Litigation Legal Assistant

Boutique business and employment law firm needs an experienced legal assistant to be the "Right Hand" to the attorneys in a positive environment dedicated to providing excellent results to clients. We’re looking for a take-charge team member who can work with authority and autonomy, but also work well and delegate to others. Needs to be intuitive and think ahead of the attorneys to ensure their needs are met so they can focus on their specialties and help deliver the highest quality legal services.

This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:30pm. Candidate will work under direct supervision of the attorneys, with guidance from the office manager as needed. Please submit your resume and salary requirements.

About us:

This law firm caters to closely held companies, and our work is a combination of litigation and transactional. We truly enjoy our clients, and we have a great time working together. The law is an intense profession, and we know the importance of being open and kind in our communication with each other.

Responsibilities:

Provide complete support to 2 attorneys

Maintain attorney calendars; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements

Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and provide timely reminders

Examining, preparing, and processing a variety of legal documents

Proofreading and cite checking legal briefs, memoranda and other legal documents

Draft letters and legal documents

Communicate with court officials, opposing counsel, and clients

Conserves attorneys time by reading, researching, and reviewing legal documents

Help attorneys prepare for arbitration, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials

Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate

Maintain complete client confidentiality

Handle multiple deadlines effectively

Perform other administrative duties as they arise

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Legal Assistant in civil litigation

Experience with creating and filing court documents, civil and federal

Familiarity with legal documents, terminology, and court systems

Proficiency with MS Office required (Word, Outlook) Excel a plus

Experience with at least one calendaring platform

Able to keep two attorneys on track with calendared deadlines

Masterful proofreading

Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Courteous, kind and professional demeanor

Able to work as a team with attorneys and support staff

Extraordinary time management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and multitask

Exemplary attendance record

General secretarial support skills, including familiarity with Secretary of State and USPTO filings and deadlines

Associate degree or equivalent experience in Legal Studies or related field preferred

Compensation & Benefits:

Medical, Dental, 401k

Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays

Salary Commensurate with experience