What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Moore, Ingram, Johnson & Steele LLP?
Moore Ingram Johnson and Steele, LLP is a full service 100 lawyer A.V. rated firm based out of Marietta, GA with 8 locations across the United States.
We are looking for a self-motivated legal assistant to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management in our Camp Hill, PA office. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. Our ideal candidate is reliable, responsible, and eager to learn!
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorneys and enhance office effectiveness.
- Handle communication with clients, as needed.
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions.
- Locate and develop case relevant information.
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence.
- Answer and direct phone calls.
- Maintain contact lists.
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars.
- Assist with large document production.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary.
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system.
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.
- Computer literacy.
- Working knowledge of case management software - CLIO experience is a plus.
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.
- Have at least one year experience with workers comp defense work and/or at least one year experience working as a legal assistant.
- Experience and knowledge of the PA workers comp court system and filings.
- Experience with editing, revising, and drafting of legal documents.
- Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information.
- Ability to meet deadlines and produce high quality work products.
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
If you are interested in a rewarding career with growth opportunities at an outstanding law firm, please apply today! For more information about our firm, please visit our Company Website www.mijs.com
MIJS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
MIJS participates in the E-Verify program to verify U.S work authorization status, and requires pre-employment background checks and drug screenings that comply with state and federal laws and regulations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Office: 1 year (Required)
- Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44,000