What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig LLP?
Law Firm seeking an Insurance Defense Legal Assistant for our Charlotte office with 5 years’ of experience (1st Party and 3rd Party Coverage background required).
Duties include:
- Set 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
- 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.
Please provide salary requirement in order to be considered. Applicants should send a resume to staffhiring@butler.legal