Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

The Legal Assistant position will be responsible for performing general legal assistant and administrative duties, including but not limited to:

• Prepare and process legal documents, letters and forms from dictation or written format, such as summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, warrants and agreement
• Proofread, mail, fax, and/or arrange for delivery and pickup of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
• Maintain internal and external phone and email correspondence.
• Serve as back up Receptionist for breaks and lunches as well as days off of Firm Receptionist.
• Prepare e-file documents to meet court requirements, confirm specific fees needed, and follow-up to confirm court acceptance
• Document court-specific e-file requirements, including rules and fees
• Scan, copy and organize documents and other printed matter
• Notarize legal documents
• Assist attorneys in collecting information
• Schedule appointments and maintain calendar and docket for assigned attorneys
• Examine status of files, daily reviews. releases, incoming mail, court docket to determine next course of action; update accordingly in file management software
• Monitor case status and update parties involved internally or externally
• Manage daily assignments generated by case management system

Qualified candidates must possess the following skills:

• Have solid written and verbal communication skills
• Are detail-oriented and organized
• Handle high work volume efficiently
• Able to multi-task upon request

Education/Training/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Paralegal certification and/or law firm experience preferred
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Notary Certificate required

JB LLC offers a comprehensive benefits program including paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. In addition, we offer short-term and long-term disability insurance and 401(k) program. We also offer a business casual work environment with dress down Fridays.