Legal Assistant/Litigation Paralegal
We are searching for a Legal Assistant/Litigation Paralegal (one role) Min 2 to 3 years of litigation experience In office Monday through Thursday (9am to 5pm or 9:
30am to 5:
30pm preferred) Friday is remote - hours for Friday are 9am to 5pm - This is working for a Partner and 2 other attorneys. They are a matrimonial law firm, so matrimonial experience is a plus but not required. You do need heavy Litigation experience. This person will be required to perform varied tasks, so you must be flexible for all the responsibilities and not focused on one area. This role will require you to schedule appts., check emails, handle correspondence, timekeeping and heavy litigation work. It will be a lot of document production and filing motions.
Job Description:
Some of the responsibilities include:
o Answer incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; o Deliver accurate telephone messages in a timely manner; o Screen new business calls; o Greet clients and visitors; o Maintain calendar and reminder systems, including managing deadlines; o Schedule meetings; o Correspond with counsel, court and clients; o Discovery organization, exchange, and follow-up; o Compile, file/electronically file and serve court documents; o Format, redline/compare, revise, proofread correspondence and documents; and o Scan, copy, file maintenance, and other clerical duties, as needed. Ideal candidate will have/be able to:
o Strong organization skills and attention to detail; o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; o Ability to multi-task; o Able to take directions well, using active listening skills, asking questions and taking notes if necessary; o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat; Experience with Document Management and Timekeeping systems o Skilled in electronic filing and litigation procedures; o Enthusiastic and energetic team attitude; and o Ability to work extended hours when necessary. Please send resume as a Word or PDF file. No Google docs please. Assist the litigation attorneys with managing the litigation docket Prepare simple pleadings and litigation documents Prepare litigation summaries for inclusion in litigation status log Prepare and maintain quarterly pre-litigation and litigation reports Coordinate, and calendar heavy litigation dockets for litigation matters Worked at a large litigation firm Assist with responses to written discovery in litigation matters Maintain comprehensive litigation matrices and database to catalog all active litigation matters Respond to litigation discovery and third party subpoenas Providing litigation paralegal support to the firm Assisting senior attorneys on a variety of litigation matters Update litigation files, including complaints, pleadings and settlement documents Set up and maintain litigation files for each material litigation matter involving the Company and subsidiaries organizing litigation matters Recommended Skills Active Listening Adobe Acrobat Attention To Detail Communication Coordinating Databases Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply Now $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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30am to 5:
30pm preferred) Friday is remote - hours for Friday are 9am to 5pm - This is working for a Partner and 2 other attorneys. They are a matrimonial law firm, so matrimonial experience is a plus but not required. You do need heavy Litigation experience. This person will be required to perform varied tasks, so you must be flexible for all the responsibilities and not focused on one area. This role will require you to schedule appts., check emails, handle correspondence, timekeeping and heavy litigation work. It will be a lot of document production and filing motions.
Job Description:
Some of the responsibilities include:
o Answer incoming phone calls in a courteous and prompt manner; o Deliver accurate telephone messages in a timely manner; o Screen new business calls; o Greet clients and visitors; o Maintain calendar and reminder systems, including managing deadlines; o Schedule meetings; o Correspond with counsel, court and clients; o Discovery organization, exchange, and follow-up; o Compile, file/electronically file and serve court documents; o Format, redline/compare, revise, proofread correspondence and documents; and o Scan, copy, file maintenance, and other clerical duties, as needed. Ideal candidate will have/be able to:
o Strong organization skills and attention to detail; o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal; o Ability to multi-task; o Able to take directions well, using active listening skills, asking questions and taking notes if necessary; o Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat; Experience with Document Management and Timekeeping systems o Skilled in electronic filing and litigation procedures; o Enthusiastic and energetic team attitude; and o Ability to work extended hours when necessary. Please send resume as a Word or PDF file. No Google docs please. Assist the litigation attorneys with managing the litigation docket Prepare simple pleadings and litigation documents Prepare litigation summaries for inclusion in litigation status log Prepare and maintain quarterly pre-litigation and litigation reports Coordinate, and calendar heavy litigation dockets for litigation matters Worked at a large litigation firm Assist with responses to written discovery in litigation matters Maintain comprehensive litigation matrices and database to catalog all active litigation matters Respond to litigation discovery and third party subpoenas Providing litigation paralegal support to the firm Assisting senior attorneys on a variety of litigation matters Update litigation files, including complaints, pleadings and settlement documents Set up and maintain litigation files for each material litigation matter involving the Company and subsidiaries organizing litigation matters Recommended Skills Active Listening Adobe Acrobat Attention To Detail Communication Coordinating Databases Apply to this job. Think you're the perfect candidate? Apply Now $(document).ready( function() $(#ads-desktop-placeholder).html(
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