A lawfirm is in need of a legal assistant to assist in various tasks at the firm. The duties and responsibilities include the following;
Quality control for all matters
Calendaring and Scheduling.
Responding to Inquiries.
Following up on Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Conduct legal research on cases and gather pertinent legal information.
Interpret laws, rulings and regulations in legal documents.
Compile, proofread and edit drafts of contracts, leases, licenses, policies and other legal documents.
Monitor, study and develop written summaries of proposed and enacted legislation, regulations, court decisions, industry guidelines, trade journals and other relevant publications.
Assist with case preparation including opening and closing arguments, and aiding in court motions or pleadings.
Daily record keeping with electronic and physical filing of caseloads.
Analyze and summarize documents.
Assist with the administration and management of workflow.
Locate and interview witnesses.
General administrative duties ie. answering correspondence and taking telephone calls.
Requirements ;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
