What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Hawley Troxell?
Description
Hawley Troxell is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in our Yakima office. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to multitask, prioritize and organize a busy workload. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic file management systems. Hawley Troxell offers full benefits, including 401(k) with matching and profit sharing, and vacation time. Salary Range $25 - $30/hour, commensurate with experience. EOE.
Full-time; Monday-Friday.
Requirements
Technical requirements include:
Hawley Troxell is seeking a full-time Legal Administrative Assistant in our Yakima office. This position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to multitask, prioritize and organize a busy workload. Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic file management systems. Hawley Troxell offers full benefits, including 401(k) with matching and profit sharing, and vacation time. Salary Range $25 - $30/hour, commensurate with experience. EOE.
Full-time; Monday-Friday.
Requirements
Technical requirements include:
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);.;
- Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts;
- Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents;
- Experience with and a good understanding of the business process, as it pertains to the role of a legal assistant;
- Knowledge of the technology and processes required to assist attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks;
- Experience working with electronic document management systems; and
- The ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed.
- Entering conflicts checks and opening client files;
- Assisting attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and planning business travel;
- Assist attorneys in preparing for and managing transactions, drafting correspondence, and drafting commercial and legal documents.
- Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys;
- Managing the electronic case files;
- Calendaring and docketing litigation deadlines;
- Assisting attorneys with time entries;
- Preparing attorney and office expenses; and
- Assisting with general office duties.
Salary : $25 - $30