Summary:

Responsible for providing administrative support for different practice areas.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to respond quickly to changing demands and be self-motivated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Excellent document management skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Skilled at dealing with clients.
• Able to work in a fast-paced team environment and manage deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and Adobe; PowerPoint a plus.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Formatting briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
• Keeping track of attorney time records and billing
• Filing legal documents (e-filling skills are required)
• Transcribing dictation
• Corresponding with clients
• Maintaining calendars
• Open new files and client matters
• Request conflict of interest checks
• Maintain all client and general files
• Maintain client contact when appropriate
• Work closely with other administrative support staff (conflicts, records, office services, etc.)
• Receive clients and visitors; maintains good public relations with clients; observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship
• Proof read documents

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma required.
• 5 years of legal experience is required

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• In office position
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
• Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.