What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Javitch Block LLC?
The Legal Assistant position will be responsible for performing general legal assistant and administrative duties, including but not limited to:
- Preparing and processing legal documents, letters and forms from dictation or written format, such as summons, subpoenas, complaints, appeals, motions, warrants and agreement
- Proofreading, mailing, faxing, and/or arranging for delivery and pickup of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
- Preparing e-file documents to meet court requirements, confirming specific fees needed, and following-up to confirm court acceptance
- Notarizing legal documents
- Assisting attorneys in collecting information
- Scheduling appointments and maintaining calendar and docket for assigned attorneys
- Examining status of files, daily reviews, releases, incoming mail, court docket to determine next course of action; updating accordingly in file management software
Qualified candidates must possess the following skills:
- Have solid written and verbal communication skills
- Are detail-oriented and organized
- Handle high work volume efficiently
- Able to multi-task upon request
Education/Training/Experience:
- High school diploma or GED
- Paralegal certification and/or law firm experience preferred
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel