What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Claggett and Sykes Law Firm?
Summary
Ready to make a difference? You can help us make this country safer, one case at time. One of the fastest growing and most well-known personal injury and medical malpractice law firms in the country, named to the Inc. 5000 List two years in a row, is hiring a Legal Assistant. We represent ordinary and extraordinary people, who have been injured or killed or whose loved ones have been injured or killed by the wrongdoing of others. We handle large-loss, high stakes cases and the Legal Assistant plays a vital role in our success by handling tasks such as scheduling, drafting letters, and making sure our cases are organized at all times. If you are organized and want to be part of a winning team, this is the job for you.
You will work with some of the best attorneys in the state, and in certain practice areas, you will be working with among the best attorneys in the country.
Our clients come from all walks of life, and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our law firm stronger. Excellence is expected and required.
Benefits
- Half of health insurance premiums paid by firm
- 401k plan with generous employer match
- 401k Profit sharing
- Cash balance plan (Pension plan) - in addition to the 401k, 401k match, and 401k profit sharing
- Generous year-end bonuses
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
- Work from home once a week (if you want)
- 13 days PTO, 12 paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave
- Volunteer opportunities in the community
- Wellness and personal and professional development opportunities
Preferred Traits and Skills
We're looking for excellence and will train. Prior law firm experience, or experience as an assistant is not required.
- Passionate about helping people, especially our clients
- Positive attitude
- Resilient
- Growth mindset - willing to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Honest
- Team Player
- Communicator
- Resourceful
- Attention to detail
A Day in the Life
Upon getting to the office, the legal assistant will usually begin their day by checking in with their team and reviewing any new items in the firm's case management system. Collaborating with the team, especially the paralegals, is key to having a productive day. The legal assistant can expect to be busy communicating with clients, scheduling phone calls, depositions, appointments, and calendaring things like court hearings. Throughout the day, the legal assistant will also be asked to draft things like letters and documents for discovery, and to file documents with the court. During all of this, the legal assistant is expected to update the firm's case management system and the firm's document storage system to ensure we have accurate information and all files are properly saved.
Job Duties Include:
- Working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Drafting letters
- Drafting written discovery
- Scheduling appointments, phone calls, and depositions
- Updating the case management system
- Report to team paralegals and assist the paralegals on their tasks
- Communicating with clients, paralegals, attorneys and the rest of the team
- Teamwork
Work Environment/Physical Demands:
- Office setting
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000