Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant
DarrowEverett LLP, Pawtucket, RI, United States
DarrowEverett LLP is looking for a Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Litigation Practice. The candidate must have excellent communication and administrative skills, be highly organized and detail-oriented, be able to multitask without sacrificing efficiency, be responsible, and be able to represent the firm, always, in ways that enhance its reputation.
Legal Administrative Assistant handles both traditional secretarial tasks and as well as tasks specific to the legal field. On an average day, this role will range from answering phones and sending emails, managing projects, to preparing subpoenas, motions, and other legal documents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Drafting legal documents including, but not limited, routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, subpoenas, and summonses.
Coordinate appointments, including all correspondence and logistics necessary
Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
Transcribe and proofread legal documents
Accurately file documents with the court ahead of deadlines
File, organize, scan, copy and fax legal documents in an organized and timely manner
Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Schedule court depositions, hearings, and other meetings
Facilitate administrative projects, meeting of deadlines, and provide timely reminders.
Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
3-5 years experience as a paraprofessional
Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanour
Superior written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with electronic court filing.
Physical criteria:
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours a day
Ability to hear and respond to conversations professionally
Ability to use a mouse, keyboard
Ability to handle varying stress levels (high, very high) and maintain professional composure.
Legal Administrative Assistant handles both traditional secretarial tasks and as well as tasks specific to the legal field. On an average day, this role will range from answering phones and sending emails, managing projects, to preparing subpoenas, motions, and other legal documents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Drafting legal documents including, but not limited, routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories, subpoenas, and summonses.
Coordinate appointments, including all correspondence and logistics necessary
Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence.
Transcribe and proofread legal documents
Accurately file documents with the court ahead of deadlines
File, organize, scan, copy and fax legal documents in an organized and timely manner
Answer phone calls, take notes/messages and redirect calls when appropriate
Schedule court depositions, hearings, and other meetings
Facilitate administrative projects, meeting of deadlines, and provide timely reminders.
Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
3-5 years experience as a paraprofessional
Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs
Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
Able to work as a team with attorneys and other colleagues
Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanour
Superior written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with electronic court filing.
Physical criteria:
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours a day
Ability to hear and respond to conversations professionally
Ability to use a mouse, keyboard
Ability to handle varying stress levels (high, very high) and maintain professional composure.