What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant Litigation position at DeHay & Elliston, LLP?
DeHay & Elliston, LLP, a nationally recognized law firm specializing in asbestos litigation, has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Assistant. The position requires a candidate with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant in a mid-sized law firm. The candidate should have experience working with electronic service of documents (PACER, File&Serve, etc.) as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Adobe), including adding electronic signatures to Word/Adobe documents.Qualifications and Skills:2 years’ experience in a law firm setting as a legal assistant or secretary.Civil litigation experience in complex litigation preferred.Has experience working on cases from start to finish, from first filing, up to & including trial support.Must have strong communication skills, with the ability to work well independently, as well as be part of a team.Candidate should be able to prioritize tasks and work proactively.Must be able to multitask and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.Must know Adobe and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook, LexisNexis, and Pacer.Job Duties:Electronic filings.Mail and scanning.Prepare proofs of service.Create trial binders.Enter billing and complete expense reports for assigned attorneys.Prepare Sharefile links for voluminous documents.Provide back-up support for paralegals and secretaries.Any other legal assistant duties requested by the supervising attorney.Experience:Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)Notary (Preferred)DeHay offers a competitive benefits package including employer-paid health, dental, & life insurance. Voluntary benefits, including vision and flexible spending accounts, in addition to our 401 (k) plan.Salary is commensurate with experience. All applications will be kept in strict confidence. No phone calls, please.Company DescriptionWe have offices across the US in Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Baltimore, Boston, Los Angeles, the Bay Area, and West Virginia. We currently have approximately 30 attorneys and 40 support staff. We practice heavily in complex civil litigation.
Salary : $50,000 - $75,000