What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Ascension Global Staffing & Executive Search?
Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five to seven years of litigation experience. Experience in Labor & Employment is a plus. The candidate must be experienced with State and Federal court procedures/requirements and e-filing. This position will support Shareholders and Associates in a fast-paced work environment.
Qualified candidates must demonstrate professionalism, confidentiality, flexibility, organizational skills, and the ability to be proactive. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Qualified candidates must be proficient in or have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook as well as electronic document management systems. Experience with iManage is preferred.
Duties of the position include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting attorneys in preparing, proofreading, revising and filing of documents
- Assisting with trial preparation
- Calendaring of court deadlines
- Scheduling of travel, appointments and maintenance of calendars
- Maintenance of files and records
- Submission of in-take and conflicts requests
- Time entry and client billing
- Provisional assistance to other assistants and attorneys as needed
