Legal Assistant

Legal AssistantAs Legal Assistant on the Litigation team, you will be responsible for handling the processes related to each case, filing documents on behalf of the attorney and following up with all applicable parties in a professional and timely way. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions:Request and collect all information from clients and courtsSchedule court dates as requiredCoordinate dates for depositions and conference callsCorrespond with clients, attorneys and courts in a timely mannerAddress questions from clients, courts, and other attorneysClose and submit billing for the file upon completionRequired Competencies:Ethics & IntegrityProductivity & Hard WorkEffective CommunicationAdaptabilityCommitment to ExcellenceKnowledge & SkillsPositive Interpersonal RelationshipsMinimum Qualifications:3-5 years of experience in litigation and drafting of pleadings and discoveryMust have basic computer proficiency, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex legal and business documentsAbility to manage several projects simultaneouslyAbility to work independently and collaborate with othersAbility to identify problems, establish facts, and collect dataStrong attention to detailBasic math skills to insure billings are accurateExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPreferred Skills & Experience:Experience with LPS, BKFS or other related client databasesOral advocacyLegal writingWork Environment:This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files (up to 15 lbs), open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary, operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.