Vacancy expired!
My assistant of over ten years must retire due to health issues.
The Position
Qualifications
Must have at least 3+ years' experience in a law firm or legal department setting
Must have prior experience with litigation processes and experience with calendaring; e filing experience is helpful
Familiarity with State and Federal court procedures and rules
Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment
Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Ability to coordinate attorney schedule, pay bills, input time, and transcribe dictation
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Responsibilities
Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents
Prepare court forms such as summons and subpoenas
E-file court filings
Open new matters
Document management and organization
Become familiar with court rules and filing procedures
Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw
Prepare cover letters for attorney bills
Input billing information into billing software
Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars
Manage bills for third party vendors, process check requests and follow up with accounting
