Job Description
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File documents with courts including pleadings, motions, answers, discovery, orders, etc.;
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Client billing, conflict checking, file opening, and file maintenance;
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Coordinate and schedule meetings with internal and external entities;
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Assist with trial preparation/coordination;
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Proofread, draft, and send correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents;
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Bates numbering/labeling documents;
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Calendar deadlines;
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Ensure that attorney time sheets are entered in a timely manner;
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Typing, filing, photocopying, etc., as time permits and as requested;
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Productive and amicable collaboration with coworkers;
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Provide legal support to a diverse population across dynamic settings;
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Independently manage time, including the ability to assess priorities and meet deadlines with short notice;
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Maintain courteous interactions and provide efficient service to internal and external entities;
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Follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of attorneys, clients and staff;
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Other duties as assigned.
Required QualificationsExperience
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High School Diploma or GED;
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1 - 3 years of experience providing legal support in mid-size or large-size law firm;
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Must have excellent organizational skills; demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility, be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task legal environment;
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Ability to maintain client confidentiality;
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Solid working knowledge of general office procedures and office equipment;
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Computer literacy including strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word;
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Ability to remain focused and perform essential duties despite time constraints and interruptions;
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Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently.
Preferred QualificationsExperience
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Business school/college certificate(s) or degree(s);
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Working knowledge of a document management system.
Schedule:
7.5 hour shift | On-site | Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
