What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant (Resource) position at Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL?
Come join our team! Keating Muething & Klekamp is looking for a full time Resource Legal Assistant. KMK Law is a nationally recognized law firm with 230 team members. KMK Law is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and delivers sophisticated legal solution to individuals and businesses of all sizes, from start-up companies to Fortune 50 corporations. KMK Law has been named as a Best Places to Work for 10 consecutive years.
As a Resource Legal Assist you will have the opportunity to work in all of our Practice Groups filling in for employees who are out of the office. You will be responsible for providing interim administrative support to various teams of attorneys and/or paralegals as needed by providing duties such as: scheduling appointments, preparing legal documents and correspondence, docketing cases and maintaining files. Assignments may be short term or long term. May assume responsibility for special projects as well. This position is a regular full time position but will work for various Practice Groups.
Job Duties:
- Prepares documents at the direction of the attorney/paralegal by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing documents.
- Receives and screens visitors/calls and responds to inquiries.
- Schedules and arranges meetings and conferences and notifies interested parties.
- Proofreads and corrects prepared materials.
- Opens, sorts and logs mail.
- Logs, dockets and schedules hearings and notices of hearings.
- Composes routine letters and memoranda.
- Establishes and maintains office files, logs and other information in connection with the work of the attorney.
- Prepares travel arrangements.
- Enters billable time for attorney and paralegal.
- Prepares bills for clients.
- Makes necessary copies and arranges set up with copy services.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Entry level position. Must possess strong technical skills, such as typing, and have a good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint. Knowledge of programs such as FileSite/iManage is a plus. Solid command of the English language including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style. Ability to compose correspondence needed. Strong communication skills: the ability to express self effectively, both orally and in writing. Interpersonal skills: the ability to establish effective working relationships with colleagues. Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively. Ability to work both as a team as well as independently. Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures preferred. May lift up to 15 pounds on occasion.
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