Legal Assistant - Civil Litigation

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The Legal Assistant will provide administrative support for 3 or more attorneys. This position is in office and will support attorneys by providing administrative support such as handling incoming mail, answering and responding to phone calls, managing each attorney's calendar, transcribing dictation, drafting correspondence and pleadings, scheduling mediations and depositions, requesting necessary information from parties involved in litigated cases and assisting other support staff as needed. The legal assistant communicates and resolves competing priorities when appropriate and any other tasks that may be assigned by supervising attorneys or management. Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. 2+ years experience preferred Required - HS diploma Preferred - Associate degree, certificate or similar course of study in the area of administrative support, legal secretarial assistance or paralegal studies Qualified candidates will exhibit knowledge of and experience in civil defense litigation including knowledge of deadlines, requirements and court filing procedures. Prior success in a professional office environment, preferably a law firm or legal department. Proficiency in MS Word and MS Outlook Proficiency using Adobe Acrobat pro for document production Ability to complete tasks assigned in a timely fashion Ability to manage/meet deadlines Excellent written communication skills Excellent customer service skills Familiarity with and ability to utilize digital transcription software Exceptional proofreading skills Knowledge of case management software preferred Basic knowledge of medical terminology Physical Demands: In office position Position requires sitting for more than 2/3 of the time Position requires ability to focus on a computer monitor for extended periods of time Positon requires a small amount of bending and reaching to access supplies and equipment Position requires enough mobility to move from one area of the office to another at a moderate pace periodically Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on occasion Work is performed in an office environment with a modest level of noise Work Environment: Indoor Office Setting Well-Lighted/Ventilated Environment Air Conditioned/Heated Environment 7.5 hour shift, 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm 1 hour lunch

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