Litigation Legal Admin Assistant

Litigation Legal Admin Assistant Job DescriptionA Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant (LAA) is responsible for assisting in day-to-day operations of attorney practices, including carrying out administrative services, providing support to practice group(s) to which the LAA is assigned, and ensuring that attorneys are able to provide exceptional service to their clients. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem solving skills, and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace. Will also assist attorneys in the drafting, execution and delivery of documents required to form, merge or acquire, maintain or dissolve business entitiesEssential Duties:Maintains regular and punctual attendance.Writes, proofreads, sends, files, and manages correspondence, memos, pleadings, contracts, forms, indices, and other related documents.Receives, reads, and routes incoming mail.Transcribes dictation.Answers telephone and routine questions. Routes calls as needed to appropriate members within the organization.Manages appointments and maintains updated contacts.Calendars all relevant deadlines.Other Responsibilities:Prepare attorney confirmation letters upon request by clientsRespond to client requestsAssist with due diligence in mergers and acquisitionsPrepare, search, review and file Uniform Commercial Code filingsOrder and review certificates of good standing for business entitiesPrepare stock certificates for business entitiesObtain federal employer ID numbers from the Internal Revenue Service for business entities and pension plansPrepare annual resolutions for business entitiesPrepare and file documentsAssist with charitable registrationsAssist with preparation and filing of franchise registrationsPerforms other work-related duties as assigned and appropriate for specific area(s) of law as assigned.Attends staff meetings.Assists other LAAs as needed with workload.Updates job knowledge by participating in ongoing educational opportunities, including but not limited to reading professional publications.Furthers organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests as well as exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.Job Requirements:Education, Experience and Skills Required:Litigation: 3 years (Required)Legal: 3 years (Required)Reporting and research skills.Advanced verbal and written skills including strong command of spelling, punctuation, and grammar.Interpersonal skills to maintain strong client and co-worker relationships.Highly organized and has acute attention to detail.Confidential.Dependable.Types a minimum of 60 wpm.Basic knowledge of typical office equipment including multi-line phones, multi-function machines, cost recovery equipment, etc.Intermediate knowledge of computer software including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Nuance PDF.Minimum of high school diploma required. Integra Staffing and Search