Legal Administrative Assistant

$1,000 Sign on Bonus!

Area of Focus:
Administrative

Projects an image that reflects the professional nature of work done by the firm.

• Prepares and/or reviews for accuracy: reports, documentation, general and/or legal correspondence and papers of a legal nature such as summonses, complaints, brief, motions, interrogatories, agreements, statements.
• Accurately drafts and/or writes routine reports and correspondence.
• Provides clerical, administrative, and organizational support including but not limited to phone reception; providing information to callers, scanning, facsimile, e‑filing transmittal’s, compilation of reports from established sources; photocopying; mail assembly and distribution; and other records/file maintenance.
• Prioritizes workload in an efficient and effective manner.
• Participates in on‑going training sessions to enhance his/her technical skills.
• Stays compliant with all firm policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and applications.
• Interacts with clients in a way that supports great client service and relationships.
• Preferred experience:
  
  Associate’s Degree, related experience, knowledge of basic legal terminology, awareness of court filing requirements.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401k Plan with company match, Short & Long-Term Disability provided by the firm.

Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, fingerprinting and drug screening.

Skills/Knowledge/

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; related experience a bonus. An Associate’s Degree is preferred. Ability to type 50 WPM. Basic legal terminology and an awareness of court filing requirements preferred. Must be able to use Microsoft Word (styles & tables), Excel, and Outlook. Working knowledge of basic office functions.