As Legal Assistant on the Litigation team you will be responsible for handling the processes related to each case filing documents on behalf of the attorney and following up with all applicable parties in a professional and timely way.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions: Request and collect all information from clients and courts Schedule court dates as required Coordinate dates for depositions and conference calls Correspond with clients attorneys and courts in a timely manner Address questions from clients courts and other attorneys Close and submit billing for the file upon completion Required Competencies Ethics & Integrity Productivity & Hard Work Effective Communication Adaptability Commitment to Excellence Knowledge & Skills Positive Interpersonal Relationships Minimum Qualifications 35 years of experience in litigation and drafting of pleadings and discovery Must have basic computer proficiency MS Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook) Ability to read analyze and interpret complex legal and business documents Ability to manage several projects simultaneously Ability to work independently and collaborate with others Ability to identify problems establish facts and collect data Strong attention to detail Basic math skills to insure billings are accurate Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Skills &;Experience These are additional skills and experience that are not required to hold this position but may provide candidates who possess them an edge over candidates who do not. Experience with LPS BKFS or other related client databases Oral advocacy Legal writing Work Environment This job operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
This is largely a sedentary role; however some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files (up to 15 lbs) open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary operate a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator copy machine and computer printer.
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