Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Southfield, United States Law Firm Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Successful and growing law firm, located in Southfield, seeks a legal assistant to join our team. Offered is an outstanding benefits package and a welcoming, friendly and professional work environment.

The successful candidate will assist attorneys in managing all facets of corporate bankruptcy including document collection, document review, document preparation and production, and maintaining the electronic case file. The work is specialized and requires knowledge of the preparation and processing requirements of legal documents and legal terminology.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Compose a variety of correspondence and type a variety of legal documents (some of which may be dictated) for which knowledge of legal terminology, civil procedure and discovery is required.
  • Open and maintain legal files according to accepted legal practices and Firm policy.
  • Provide case management assistance and tracking of cases.
  • Maintain attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and travel; record and monitor court appearance dates.
  • Document and input attorney reimbursable expenses.
  • Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job classification.
  • Maintain client confidence by keeping attorney/client information confidential.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Possess excellent written and verbal skills.
  • Possess excellent proofreading, grammar and editing skills.
  • Responsible, organized, detail-oriented and a problem solver.
  • Knowledgeable regarding bankruptcy courts.
  • Able to handle multiple tasks in timely manner.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and experience with the following software programs preferred: Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe Professional.
  • High production skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to interact professionally with all levels of employees.
  • Ability to use good judgment to make decisions appropriate to level of responsibilities.
  • Ability to learn new skills and systems quickly.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING:

  • Minimum five years of litigation legal support.
  • Paralegal Degree or Certificate preferred.
Company DescriptionThe firm has multiple offices in the US employing the best technology, processes and people, for the express purpose of providing excellent service and results for clients. We would love to consider how we can work togetherCompany DescriptionThe firm has multiple offices in the US employing the best technology, processes and people, for the express purpose of providing excellent service and results for clients. We would love to consider how we can work together

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