Description Legal Assistants support lawyers directly, and may be required to supervise other legal staff such as legal secretaries or file clerks.Legal Assistants should have strong analytical, communication and organizational skills, as well as computer and technical knowledge.In some cases, law firms prefer three to five years of legal experience in a law firm or other corporate legal department.

　　How you will make an impact

　　Categorize documents and assemble data as directed by lawyers and paralegals

　　File documents and files into an electronic storage system

　　Ensure copies are clear-cut copies of the original documents

　　Seek and retrieve electronic documents from a variety of court and agency web sites

　　Reside over legal research and investigative tasks, including obtaining information or documents from outside parties, as directed

　　Perform word processing, filing and faxing

　　Maintain documents for photocopying/scanning in an organized fashion

　　Record keeping, matter management

　　Preserve computer database input and retrieval

　　Write correspondence and memorandum Requirements - Experience assisting lawyers in preparing for transactional closings, depositions, hearings, trials and conferences; completing many administrative tasks, including, working on individual cases or transactions

　　Organizing and tracking files for important transactions or case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database

　　Conducting routine discovery

　　Knowledge of Administrative Assistance

　　Experience with Legal Pleadings

　　General familiarity with subpoenas

　　Quality experience with Billing software

　　Draft Legal Documents experience

　　Earlier work involving ProLaw caledaring

　　Well-founded grasp of motions

　　Proven knowledge of Preparing Pleadings

　　Previous experience working with legal research

　　Skills in Microsoft Office

　　Legal Assistant experience desired

　　Draft Legal Documents experience preferred

　　Practical knowledge of Legal Briefs

　　Good understanding of Calendar Management

　　Wide ranging experience with NetDocuments

　　Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; transactional documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents

　　Investigating the factual evidence of a transaction or case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information

　　2+ years of previous legal work experience and a dedication to integrity

　　If you're looking for work at a dynamic, growing firm, this could be an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your legal career. If you are eager to work in a strong team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

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