Legal Administrative Assistant

DarrowEverettLLPislookingforaLegalAdministrativeAssistanttosupportourLitigationPractice.Thecandidatemusthaveexcellentcommunicationandadministrativeskills,behighlyorganizedanddetail-oriented,beabletomultitaskwithoutsacrificingefficiency,beresponsible,andbeabletorepresentthefirm,always,inwaysthatenhanceitsreputation. TheLegalAdministrativeAssistanthandlesbothtraditionalsecretarialtasksandaswellastasksspecifictothelegalfield.Onanaverageday,thisrolewillrangefromansweringphonesandsendingemails,managingprojects,topreparingsubpoenas,motions,andotherlegaldocuments. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Drafting legal documents, including, but not limited to, routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, interrogatories, subpoenas, and summonses. Coordinate appointments, including all correspondence and logistics necessary Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items. Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence. Transcribe and proofread legal documents Accurately file documents with the court ahead of deadlines File, organize, scan, copy, and fax legal documents in an organized and timely manner Answer phone calls, take notes/messages, and redirect calls when appropriate Schedule court depositions, hearings, and other meetings Facilitate administrative projects, meet deadlines, and provide timely reminders. Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications for Legal Administrative Assistant 2+ years' experience as a paraprofessional Familiarity with legal documents and terminology Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanor Superior written and oral communication skills Familiarity with electronic court filing #J-18808-Ljbffr