Legal Administrative Assistant
We are looking for a self motivated Legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. To be considered for this position please complete the Indeed skills tests (Legal skills and Typing). If you haven't previously taken these test, you will receive an email from Indeed, once you submit your resume.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Handle communication with clients, both in person and emailing.
- Provide administrative support scanning, electronic filing, scheduling appointments, sorting mail, opening and closing files.
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Maintain contact lists in Contact Management and Clio.
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Strong Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook skills needed.
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Must be able to lift 10lbs.