Legal Assistant at Parker McCay PA

Mount Laurel, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Support, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Time Management, Document Creation, E-filing, Technology Adaptation, Collaboration, Client Liaison, Calendar Management, Billing, Presentation Preparation, Knowledge of Legal Terms, Microsoft Office, Time and Billing Systems

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description Position Summary: Supports the delivery of quality legal services to clients by providing effective administrative assistance to attorneys while also working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. This position supports an attorney(s) as a primary assignment and provides back-up assistance to others, as needed. General legal support for attorney(s) including but not limited to: Ongoing review of email and attorney email (depends on attorney) Manage delivered mail Copy/Scan/Electronically File/Mail/Courier Documentation creation and support within document/case management system Assist attorney in registering for and tracking CLE compliance requirements Enter attorney time, expenses, check request, billing Schedule networking events and other social events within budget Provide support to other attorneys and assistant as needed and as time permits Principal Activities: Client Liaison – phone and email communication between attorney and client Follow up with co-defendants and adversaries for documents, meetings, discovery requests, and other information that has been requested Proactively anticipate and prepare for the upcoming cases and deadlines of the assigned attorneys and manage calendar/scheduling Create diary/log of activities happening in the case Document creation including: Transcribing documents (Depends on attorney), preparing letters, exhibits, motions, interrogatories, expert packages, etc. E-filing with courts Assist Attorney in preparing presentations (Depends on attorney) Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS: Ability to adapt to new technology Ability to assess and prioritize job responsibilities Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Problem-solving and critical thinking Good phone etiquette Knowledge of legal field and terms, knowledge of State and Federal courts, Rules and Procedures Ability to work in a collaborative and pleasant manner with others Work Overtime as required Good attendance and punctuality EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High School diploma, college a plus 5+ Years of legal administrative experience SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Paralegal Certificate helpful but not required LANGUAGE SKILLS: Excellent written and verbal communication skills TECHNICAL SKILLS: Knowledge of software management system for handling legal files Tech savvy knowledge of internet, operating systems, mobile devices, etc. Proficient use of PC with thorough knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Advance-level of use on Outlook and Word) Knowledge of time and billing systems Understanding of office equipment such as copiers and scanners

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Responsibilities

The Legal Assistant provides administrative support to attorneys, including managing communications, documentation, and scheduling. They also assist in preparing for cases and maintaining compliance with legal requirements.