Summary: Responsible for providing legal administrative support for the Insurance Practice Group.
Essential Job Functions:
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Formatting briefs, pleadings, and other legal documents.
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Keeping track of attorney time records and billing.
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Filing legal documents (e-filing skills are required).
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Corresponding with clients, attorneys, and other members of the Firm.
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Docketing, Calendaring, and Maintaining work schedules of attorneys in the Practice Group.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
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Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt quickly to meet changing deadlines and priorities.
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Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
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Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem-solving.
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Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
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Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Educational and Experience Requirements:
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High School diploma.
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5+ years of prior litigation experience.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
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In office position
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Ability to work extended hours when necessary
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Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands
