What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP?
Law Firm seeking a talented Insurance Defense Legal Assistant with 5 years of experience to support our fast-paced construction liability insurance defense practice. If you thrive in a high-volume environment and are eager to work closely with a driven partner, this is the role for you!
Bring your expertise to a collaborative team that values hard work, innovation, and client success.
Duties include:
· Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations and meetings for attorney
· Calendar deadlines for discovery, trial, etc.
· Scan and save all documents and mail into iManage
· Prepare documents for filing with court (hearing notices, mediation notices, deposition notices, notices of filing, etc.)
· Process all invoices for subpoenas, document requests, deposition transcripts, etc.
· Save all email correspondence between attorney, paralegal and opposing counsel
· Transcribe dictation for attorneys
· Update/Keep track of case list, trial list and closing of files
· Open new files - run conflict checks, request parties to be added to AIM, set up new file
· Communicate with clients, opposing counsel and vendors
· Handle travel arrangements for attorneys
· Set up conference room(s) for client meetings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary. Must be proficient in Word and Outlook.
Great working environment with a comprehensive benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and all candidates must have a stable work history and verifiable references.
Applicants should send a resume with salary expectations to staffhiring@butler.legal