Civil litigation firm is looking for a self-starter/self-motivated Legal Assistant/Secretary. This position will provide a broad spectrum of legal services.
Responsibilities- Provide administrative support to the office
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses, other law offices, etc.
- Draft and edit correspondence, pleadings, motions and status reports
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Monitor deadlines and maintain heavy firm calendars
- Communicate with courts and handle filings
Skills- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system, preferably civil litigation
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy, especially proficiency with Microsoft Word
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities
Pay will reflect skills and experience.