What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Orr | Cook?
Orr | Cook is looking for an experienced litigation Legal Assistant. Our firm is a full-service business law firm with a tradition of providing superior, ethical, and professional legal services. The firm’s litigation department handles almost all types of civil and commercial cases. This full-time professional position will require the ability to keep cases organized by establishing and managing files, meeting deadlines, documenting actions, inputting information into a file database, maintaining information flow with people involved in the case, monitoring, and scheduling calendars.
Skills and Qualifications:
· Prior experience as a legal assistant (preferably 3 years)
· Ability to prioritize in a deadline-oriented environment
· Proficient in Microsoft Office products and computer savvy with the ability to learn and adapt to new programs
· Litigation experience
· Demonstrate ability to take the initiative as well as to take direction from attorneys and other firm staff
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong time management skills
· Demonstrate multi-tasking and organizational skills
· Professional and polished interpersonal, written, and verbal presentation
· Excellent grammar, writing skills, proof-reading skills, communication, and follow-through skills with strong attention to detail
· Ability to be a team player
Background check required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)
- Litigation Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $24