Legal Assistant ( Word Processing )

Legal Administrative Assistant

Responsibilities: Enhances attorney and staff effectiveness by providing word processing and marketing support. Requires an associate's degree or its equivalent and 5 or more years of related experience. Reporting Responsibility: Reports to Administration Manager. Essential Functions and Duties: Provide Firm-wide high-level word processing support Coordinate handling of all assignments with other word processing operator Respond to a high volume of requests for assistance; communicate effectively and promptly Maintain organized and updated client mailing and marketing lists; coordinate Firm mailings Work on projects requiring advanced Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and desktop publishing skills Assist with marketing activities and projects (e.g., articles, press-releases, ads, interviews) Maintain updated model HIPAA documents Assist with publication of bulletins Liaise with outside marketing company to distribute marketing materials Assist IT department with website projects Assume additional responsibilities as required to meet needs of Firm Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to effectively multi-task, meet deadlines and excel in a team atmosphere Ability to type at least 65 words per minute with high accuracy rate Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and desktop publishing programs Familiarity with Constant Contact or similar program Familiarity with Hummingbird document management system or similar system Well-developed interpersonal and client relation skills Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills Knowledge of traditional and digital methods of dictation Ability to work overtime (mornings, evenings and/or weekends) as needed Education and Experience: Associate's degree or its equivalent and 5 or more years of related experience