Legal Assistant

The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, attention to detail, and have the desire to work in a fast-paced litigation group. Strong organizational skills a must. This is a great opportunity for candidates with a desire to work in a new, dynamic, growing office of a national firm. Flexible work environment and remote options available. What you'll do Filing and circulation of pleadings in both state and federal court. Maintain docketing for attorneys including assisting with calculation of court and discovery deadlines in accordance with state and federal rules. Provide administrative support to attorneys assisting with processing invoices, coordinating scheduling of depositions, and ensuring compliance with client preferences and guidelines. Assist with opening new files including assisting with collection of preliminary documents and information from clients and obtaining all necessary information from clients to open new files. Assist attorneys with management of schedules including providing support coordinating travel, assisting with scheduling meetings, and managing attorney schedules. Under attorney direction prepare correspondence and other written documents. Prepare and handle tracking and disposition of subpoenas or other requests for information. Assure organization of files includingmaintenance and management. Monitor files and elevate issues requiring attorney involvement. Qualifications 3+ years of prior legal assistant experience supportinglitigators incivil defense in a high-volume, fast-paced law firm environment. MI State and Federal Court filing including E-Filing experience required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook required. Requires critical thinking skills, superior communication and organizational skills, decisive judgment, high attention to detail, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. High School Diploma or its equivalent required. #LI-JR1 Join a Team of Difference Makers Joining Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) means becoming part of a team of difference-makers who are passionate about making a positive impact in the legal profession. Our commitment to excellence, diversity, and innovation extends to every aspect of the firm. #J-18808-Ljbffr