What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Legal Assistant position at Stevens & Lee?
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Stevens & Lee is a 200-plus lawyer full-service law firm representing clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic, New England and across the country from 18 offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Delaware and Florida. The firm is the cornerstone of The Stevens & Lee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional service firms that provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management, public affairs and government consulting services.
Job Overview
At Stevens & Lee, the Legal Assistant plays a vital role as an administrative team member supporting a group of attorneys with the shared goal of providing exceptional service to our valued clients.
The Legal Assistant is multi-dimensional position drawing upon a variety of skills and competencies, best suited for an organized, self-starter who enjoys assuming responsibility and learning new things.
Primary Responsibilities (responsibilities Include But Not Limited To)
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Human Resources
Location: Providence, RI
In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The Stevens & Lee Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.
Stevens & Lee is a 200-plus lawyer full-service law firm representing clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic, New England and across the country from 18 offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Delaware and Florida. The firm is the cornerstone of The Stevens & Lee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional service firms that provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management, public affairs and government consulting services.
Job Overview
At Stevens & Lee, the Legal Assistant plays a vital role as an administrative team member supporting a group of attorneys with the shared goal of providing exceptional service to our valued clients.
The Legal Assistant is multi-dimensional position drawing upon a variety of skills and competencies, best suited for an organized, self-starter who enjoys assuming responsibility and learning new things.
Primary Responsibilities (responsibilities Include But Not Limited To)
- Submit Conflict Checks, open new client matters, and create New Business Memos as directed by attorneys.
- Work with various court systems, processing paperwork and e-filings, running docket reports, and maintaining docket search charts.
- Partner with the firm's Finance Department to produce monthly attorney billing; process and submit check requests, and complete attorney expense reports.
- Draft legal documents, prepare letters, correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed; proofread and ensure accuracy of all materials.
- Make redactions, conduct bates numbering, and compile document productions.
- Assist Litigation by preparing for court hearings, scheduling depositions, assembling binders and exhibits.
- Assist with entering attorneys time into the billing system.
- Coordinate attorney calendars, set-up meetings, conference calls, and make travel arrangements.
- Work as a team with other law firm support personnel to ensure all tasks and assignments have been completed.
- Supports multiple attorneys.
- Previous experience in Litigation Legal Department required.
- Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel.
- Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision.
- Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands.
- Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/work experience required.
- Minimum of five years of legal administrative litigation support experience within a legal department or law firm, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.
- Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Human Resources
Location: Providence, RI
In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The Stevens & Lee Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.