What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Practice Assistant position at Maynard Nexsen?
Title
Legal Practice Assistant
Department
Intellectual Property
FLSA Status
Non - Exempt
Reports To:
Summary
The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and litigation support of the Intellectual Property Practice group.
Essential Job Functions
Opening new files and closing of old files
Submitting invoices (from foreign associates, etc.) to accounting for processing and billing, and continued progress follow-up as needed
Entering and finalizing attorney time into Aderant and/or reviewing prebills for final invoice processing
Preparing and sending daily deadlines to attorneys and paralegals
Updating files
Submitting expense reports for attorneys
Processing associate dues and renewals
Other legal/administrative support in particular unbillable tasks
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.
Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.
Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.
Educational and Experience Requirements
High School diploma
Prior Legal Practice Assistant experience required
Prior Intellectual Property experience required.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
In office position
Ability to work extended hours when necessary.
Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.
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$73,776 to $94,710
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