What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant (Commercial Litigation) position at COOPER LEVENSON?
OVERVIEW:
Seeking a highly professional and experienced Legal Assistant to join our team with a background in commercial litigation. Must be well versed in preparing all types of legal documents and exhibits, and with e-filing with the courts.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides confidential administrative support to attorneys.
- Receives, sorts and distributes incoming mail, faxes and deliveries.
- Performs typing assignments, transcribes dictation involving legal terminology.
- Establishes, maintains, processes and oversees files, correspondence, databases, records, certificates and/or other documents.
- Schedules appointments and performs other duties related to maintaining attorney schedules. May schedule and coordinate meetings and conferences, arranges for conferences and teleconferences.
- Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of standard office procedures, computers and related software applications
- Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
- Ability to create, compose and edit written communications and materials
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a broad range of clients in a diverse community
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Experience with NetDocs, a plus
- Organized and task-oriented to ensure deadlines are met
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information
- Professional in appearance and manner
- Prior Legal Administration experience, preferred.
Cooper Levenson is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals throughout the application and hiring process. We value the experience and perspective of those who have served and encourage veterans and military personnel to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $29