Legal Assistant – Labor and Employment Unit
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Legal Assistant will work to support the attorneys by performing legal work in addition to clerical duties. The Legal Assistant communicates on a daily basis with members of the public attorneys judges and department heads. The Legal Assistant will work with other Legal Assistants and Clerks as part of a team to ensure that the responsibilities of the unit are met.
Essential Functions
Administrative duties
Compile the quarterly report
Compile daily/weekly reports as needed for the Chief the Chiefs chain of command discovery and Right To Know Requests
Input data into case management system regarding all matters handled by the unit
Assist in preparing witnesses for hearings and requesting discovery
Coordinate appearance of court reporters and technology providers
Prepare court notices subpoenas for documents and witnesses trial exhibits
Schedule Independent Medical/Psychological Examinations depositions
Follow up on action items
Liaise with client departments including Police Labor Relations and Mayors Office of Labor Relations and opposing counsel to achieve the above
Clerical work
Set up all new cases files typically for Arbitration and PLRB matters
Maintain attorney and group calendars for all hearings
Copy scan fax and hand-deliver documents
Redact sensitive information from discoverable documents
Preserve electronic copies of documents all grievances/ULP packages received from MOLR (grievance demand notification of hearing date arbitrator resume/arb letter (if one exists)
Miscellaneous
Duties as the Senior Legal Assistant and Chief require
Assisting attorneys with the logistics of case management document preparation and trial.
Competencies Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Ability to maintain large volumes of documents and data utilizing databases such as Sharepoint;
Qualified candidates must be hard working organized attend to detail and have an eager helpful attitude;
Knowledge of City procedures is a plus;
Excellent time management and organizational skills;
Excellent written and oral communication;
Ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced setting;
Ability to work productively on ones own and collaboratively;
Knowledge of legal concepts such as attorney-client privilege and relevance.
Qualifications :
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree or paralegal certificate and/or experience as an administrative assistant with specific experience with supporting the work of litigation attorneys.
Additional Information :
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.
Salary Range: $44153 to $60554 Commensurate with education and experience
Any questions related to this position should be directed to Michael Stackow Chief Deputy City Solicitor Labor & Employment Unit ().
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- We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
- Employees receive paid vacation sick leave and holidays
- Generous retirement savings options are available
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*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Administrative Law
- Intellectual Property
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
- Legal Research
- Contract Law
- Criminal Cases
- Legal procedures
- Law
- Legal Operations
- Private Practice
- Civil Litigation
- Federal Courts
- Labor Law
- Arbitration Law
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