Legal Assistant

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Job ID#: 25019

Downtown Law Firm in need of Litigation Legal Assistant.  This role will be hybrid with the opportunity to work one day remote.  Position will be supporting 2 partners and 2 Associates  in a busy commercial litigation practice

Duties And Responsibilities

• File pleadings in state and federal trial courts, courts of appeals, and Supreme Courts; communicate with court staff, as necessary; keep current with changes in court rules and filing procedures
•  Calendar deadlines and reminders
•  Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents including TOC and TOA
•  Provide general office support for litigation attorneys, including, maintaining and organizing files, preparing expense reports, submitting invoices for payment, scheduling travel, coordinating client meetings, calls and conferences
•  Provide support for the firm’s monthly billing process including inputting time, editing invoices and sending out final bills to clients
•  Scheduling depositions, hearings, and other proceedings
•  Set up new clients and matters and send out engagement letters
• Follow up with clients about payments and outstanding AR
• Perform general research and support activities to assist attorneys
•  Other duties as assigned
   

Qualifications
 

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in commercial litigation in a law firm environment 
   

Required Skills And Abilities

• Experience e-filing in all federal and state courts
•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•  Experience and ability to work with time-sensitive and overlapping deadlines
•  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including TOA, TOC and styles
•  Ability to multi-task and prioritize numerous ongoing projects in a fast-paced and demanding environment
•  Dependable team player; ability to work productively with personnel at all levels and with minimal supervision
•  Must be a self-starter and take initiative
•  Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
•  Excellent organizational and time management skills
   

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