Legal Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Best-in-class, national law firm's St. Joseph (MI) office is growing! The successful candidate will assist attorneys with administrative tasks, including maintaining calendars, scheduling meetings, coordinating internal and external communications, and maintaining the electronic case file. The work is focused on family law, estate planning and general business law and requires basic knowledge of the preparation and processing requirements of legal documents, legal terminology, civil procedure, discovery and the court system.

We offer an outstanding compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous paid time off and much more!

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and mediations; record and monitor court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing deadlines; monitor evidence-gathering and discovery responses; stay current on changes in litigation requirements.

• Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence, internally and externally, including emails and phone calls.

• Prepare a variety of reports and legal documents.

• Maintain client files according to accepted legal practices and Firm policy.

• Provide case management assistance.

• Format briefs, pleadings and other legal documents with a demonstrated ability to file legal documents both traditionally and by electronic filing in State and Federal Court.

• Interface with visitors and clients in support of attorneys.

• Maintain client confidence by keeping attorney/client information confidential.

• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Possess excellent written and verbal skills.

• Possess excellent proofreading, grammar, and editing skills.

• Responsible, organized, detail-oriented, and a problem solver.

• Able to handle multiple tasks in timely manner.

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience with the following software programs preferred: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Professional. Knowledge of SurePoint and Concur also helpful.

• High production skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees.

• Ability to use good judgment to make decisions appropriate to level of responsibilities.

• Knowledge regarding Federal and State court filings (including e-filings).

• Minimum three to five years of legal support.

The firm has multiple offices in the US employing the best technology, processes and people, for the express purpose of providing excellent service and results for clients. We would love to consider how we can work together!

Company Description

The firm has multiple offices in the US employing the best technology, processes and people, for the express purpose of providing excellent service and results for clients. We would love to consider how we can work together!