What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at The Senter Law Firm, P.C.?
THE SENTER LAW FIRM P.C. is hiring a legal assistant. The ideal candidate will have experience incase preparation from beginning to end; strong communication skills; the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, attorneys, and staff; the ability to self-manage and meet deadlines.
Education: Some college education is preferable or commensurate experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform full range of tasks from case inception through case closure. * Maintain and monitor court deadlines for assigned cases and take ownership of case calendars.
- Prepare case summaries and timelines.
- Prepare drafts of pleadings, notices, and motions.
- Prepare deposition notices; organize, maintain and prepare deposition materials, * exhibits and summaries.
- Track and manage discovery, including document productions.
- Participate in case strategy meetings.
- Handle routine calls and correspondence to courts, outside attorneys, and clients.
- Proactively use most current technology to further teamwork, client service, and
efficiency.
Qualifications
- Ability to conduct research using various research tools, including the Internet, LexisNexis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Familiarity with CLIO Legal Billing System is a plus
- Strong sense of accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple requests, assess priorities, and achieve solutions under deadlines.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent teamwork skills and a strong client service orientation.
- Flexibility to work overtime as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- legal administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Bristol, TN 37620 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Bristol, TN 37620: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $13