Litigation Legal Assistant Position Description

We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Litigation Legal Assistant. 

Summary : You will work directly with attorneys and paralegals in the litigation group and will be responsible for performing a number of legal assistant and related administrative duties. This position requires someone with strong attention to detail and who is self-motivated, quick-thinking, proactive, and who can multi-task.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide direct support for up to six litigation attorneys.
• Manage scheduling of attorney meetings, attorney calendars and travel arrangements.
• Professionally communicate with clients and court staff.
• Manage reimbursement of attorney expenses.
• Draft engagement letters and audit responses
• Format and construct various pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• File legal pleadings in federal and state courts.
• Process conflict checks and new client forms.
• Provide general administrative assistance such as maintaining client files and following through on projects.
• Manage attorney time entry.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and keep deadlines.
• Regular and reliable in-person attendance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; college education preferred.
• Prior experience supporting litigation attorneys preferred.
• Demonstrates professional manner, as well as high level of interpersonal skills to handle time-sensitive, confidential, and stressful situations in a fast-paced environment. Works calmly under pressure.
• Excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communications, planning and organizational skills.
• Takes initiative and pursues opportunities for improving efficiency. Quick learner who can develop skills rapidly.
• Strong multi-tasking skills. Complete several concurrent tasks.
• Manages time effectively, exercises good judgment in setting priorities to complete tasks to meet deadlines with strong attention to detail and ability to balance and maintain workload.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the above-stated competencies and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and responsibilities listed herein represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

The ability to work the core business hours of 8:30 am - 5:00 pm with flexibility for overtime, as required.  Advanced proficiency in MS Word and formatting documents with a minimum typing speed of 55+ words per minute required. Please send your resume with a cover letter specifying salary requirements.

Benefits

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance, long-term disability, and vacation/sick time. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.