Legal Assistant - Commercial Litigation (Stuart Office)

Job Description Job Description National Firm has an opening for a Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant with 3+ years’ experience to support the Stuart office. Duties and Responsibilities: Must deliver daily outstanding service in greeting guests, responding to work requests, scheduling meetings, and conducting telephone conferences. Must be proactive when supporting the attorneys.and paralegals. May assist in other practice areas, as needed. Displaystrong attention to detail., sense of urgency andeffectively prioritizes work. Maintains strict confidentiality of matters and information. Work with court employees, attorneys, and staff in a professional manner. Prepares and reviews letters and memoranda in accordance with Firm standards, using word processing and document management systems. Assists in managing client contacts, emails, and print documents as well as processing mail. Clearly communicates in a concise, professional manner. Transcribes dictation. Files documents with courts electronically. Draft documents and filings. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs is required. Trial preparation experience Proficiency with Kofax/Nuance, iManage, or those software programs’ counterparts strongly preferred. Knowledge of the litigation process and general court operations. Ability to communicate effectively Ability to reason and apply common sense understanding to resolve problems and carry out instructions furnished verbally or in writing. Ability to work under a high level of competency to perform the essential duties of the position. Ability to occasionally work more than 40 hours per week. Education and Experience: 3+ years’ Litigation legal assisting experience in a law firm or other legal setting. Education beyond high school or coursework related to the legal industry preferred. Ability to read, understand and interpret complex documents such as pleadings and other documents related to a litigation matter. Please email resume in Word format and salary requirements to Jaci tarlowe, View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you! REF 16515 #ZR