Legal Assistant - Litigation

Our Client in West Chester, PA is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their office, in the litigation department. This is a direct hire position, offering $65,000/year. 

Your responsibilities would include, but are not limited to:

• Responsibilities include document production, administrative functions and client contact.
• Creates, types, edit documents as well as prepares and types routine correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
• Receives and transcribes legal dictation from draft or dictated text.
• Composes, prepares and processes correspondence, including email and faxes. Prepares and processes legal documents with courts and other agencies.
• Creates and maintains all office files, logs and any other information in relation to the work of the attorney.
• Organizes and maintains case files, pleadings and other documents.
• Responds to and assists clients by answering questions, providing information and assuring appropriate follow-through and/or resolution. Answers phones and provides information in response to telephone calls.
• Prepares and maintains electronic and hardcopy files. Scans and stores documents according to defined procedures.  
• Ensures the effective delivery of outgoing messenger deliveries and overnight deliveries. 
• Enters time, reviews billing, conducts conflict checks, maintains client files and preparation of new matter memos. Keeps accurate time records.
• Manages and maintains calendar for attorney including clients meetings, court dates and times and other appointments.  Arranges for conference rooms as needed.
• Organizes and collects information from clients and provides such as medical records, insurance, employment and financial information. 
• Notifies attorney of pending deadlines to ensure proper compliance.  
• Reviews, sorts, date stamps and scans incoming mail. 
• Works with Legal Assistants, Paralegals and Administration to provide effective support to Firm. 
• May utilize court’s online E-file system to electronically file documents. 
• May provide trial preparation assistance for exhibits and file organization, providing effective and precise exhibit and document duplication. 
• May conduct legal research to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases. 
• May draft complaints and answers, routine notices, affidavits, motions and petitions and assist in preparation of cases for trial.
• Other duties as required.

Requirements:

• High school diploma
• Minimum of 4 or more year’s related administrative experience within a law firm required. 
• Computer proficient with working knowledge of MS Word and Excel required. 
• Ability to produce documents from transcription. 
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented with the ability to multi-task. 
• Working knowledge of Outlook and iManage or similar document management system required. 
• Keyboarding skills of 70 wpm or higher required.  
• Must possess a positive attitude. 
• Knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Ability to proofread typed material for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors.
• Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, administrative abilities, and decision-making skills. 
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone and follow the instruction effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
• Must maintain acceptable attendance record. 

J & J pays WEEKLY and we offer Direct Deposit, Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off, and a $$$ Referral Bonus $$$ !!!

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