Legal Assistant – Defense Litigation

Seeking highly professional and experienced Legal Assistant with a strong background in Defense Litigation. Must be well versed in preparing all types of legal documents and exhibits, and with e-filing with the courts.

• Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys.
• Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail, faxes and deliveries.
• Performs typing assignments and transcribes dictation involving legal terminology.
• Establishes, maintains, processes and oversees files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates and/or other documents.
• Schedules appointments and performs other duties related to maintaining attorney schedules. May schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences, and arranges for conferences and teleconferences.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers and related software applications
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
• Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Experience with Net Docs, a plus
• Organized and task-oriented to ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
• Professional in appearance and manner
• A minimum of 1 year prior Legal Assistant experience, preferred

Cooper Levenson is an equal opportunity employer.