What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at CF Legal Recruiting and Staffing?
**Great opportunity for a Junior Legal Assistant to take the next step in their career, without commuting to the city**
A full-service National Law firm with more than 250 attorneys across 16 offices and over 25 practice areas is actively seeking a Legal Assistant to work directly with their attorneys to prepare for upcoming cases and get involved in fact-finding projects.
Their Legal Support Department is comprised of highly skilled and motivated individuals, who are seeking a dynamic self-starter to join their growing team!
Responsibilities
- Assist with complex document production, drafting pleadings, discovery and correspondence (including Bates Stamping)
- Create Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
- Prepare court filings and file with various courts (traditional and e-filings)
- Communicate with court staff regarding various issues
- Handle outgoing and incoming mail/FedEx for assigned attorneys
- Maintain calendars for assigned attorneys
- Prepare Trial Memorandum and calendar all appearances/deadlines
- Schedule Depositions, Mediations, as well as handling all calendaring for assigned attorneys
- Scan and uploads documents to the document management system and creates templates for new files
- Answer telephones taking detailed messages. At request of attorneys, provide follow-up and interact with clients, outside counsel and others
- Other duties, as needed, to support the firm and office operations
Qualifications
- 2 years of litigation experience
- Exceptional writing, communication, and organization skills
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
- Ability to analyze legal documents and ensure accuracy and knowledge of legal terminology
What sets them apart
- Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses
- Team-first culture with open communication and support
- Comprehensive benefits offerings
- Uncapped professional development opportunities
- Dynamic, team-oriented, on-site working environment with open communication and support