Job Description

Responsibilities

• The Legal Assistants will work closely with shareholders and Paralegals in Family Law, General Law, and Criminal Law practice areas on the full spectrum of clients
• Support attorneys and paralegals on administrative items including receiving and opening mail, distributing it to the appropriate attorney
• Transcription of dictation for some attorneys for correspondence, including letters to clients and engagement letters
• Complete monthly expense reports and credit card statements, scanning, and printing documents
• Maintain electronic and physical client files
• Maintain attorney's calendars by setting appointments, coordinating schedules, and setting up meetings, pleadings, electronic filing
• Answer phones and communicate with courts and prothonotaries
• Enter attorney's billable time
• Assist the support team with coverage for receptionist or other assistants
• Please note that we champion the development of all roles
• This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities, as they may change to meet the ongoing needs of clients and the firm

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of experience as a Legal Assistant or related experience
• Experience using PACER to search dockets, party information, and download pleadings
• Experience with state filings and familiarity with various county and prothonotary websites
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid writing and editing skills with a focus on developing thoughtful and persuasive messaging
• Ability to work in and adapt to a fast-paced work environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management mindset
• Experience with Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, Word, and other software
• Driven self-starter with a proactive approach to supporting counsel
• Commitment to professionalism, cooperation, and teamwork
• Experience with iManage document management system
• Paralegal certificate
• Active Notary license (prefer)

Job Tags

Similar Jobs