Brown & James, P.C. desires experienced litigation legal assistant/secretary possessing a positive attitude and strong work ethic, with the ability to work both independently and in collaboration with other legal assistants and lawyers. **Salary is negotiable upon experience**
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Transcription of digital dictation
- Preparation of legal documents, including correspondence, pleadings, discovery (Interrogatories, Requests for Production, Requests for Admissions), subpoenas, motions, and pre-trial pleadings
- Performing electronic court filings (federal and state courts)
- Entering lawyers’ billable time into time keeping system
- Maintaining accurate calendaring of court- and client-imposed deadlines and appointments
- Maintaining professional interactions with clients via email and telephone
- Other general secretarial tasks as assigned
Required skills include:
- Minimum 5 years litigation legal assistant/secretary experience
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal court deadlines (diary system)
- Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word. Desired experience with document management systems.
- Proficient using federal and state electronic court filing systems
- Knowledge of office procedures and legal terminology
- Possesses strong typing and proofreading skills
- Possesses strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple daily assignments
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person