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Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support attorneys in the Litigation practice group. The selected individual will maintain and process case information, electronically file documents, and perform administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities- Prepare documents for state and federal court filings, including discovery requests and responses, letters, pleadings, and motions.
- Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents from written and oral drafts.
- Format and proofread documents to ensure compliance with court rules and grammatical standards.
- Establish and maintain calendar and deadline reminder systems.
- Open new files and maintain client and general files.
- Conduct periodic review for possible storage of closed files.
- May receive clients and visitors, maintain good public relations, and observe confidentiality of attorney-client relationship.
- Make client and client-related appointments and travel arrangements for attorneys upon request.
- May enter attorney time for time and billing purposes on a daily basis.
- Work in a cooperative and fast-paced team environment to ensure all daily tasks are covered.
- Minimum of 5 years of prior civil litigation law firm experience.
- Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and reports from rough draft or dictation at a minimum level of 70 wpm.
- Ability to proofread and perform editing of law office correspondence and legal matters.
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
- Demonstrates high level of attention to detail.
- A working knowledge in software programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Demonstrated knowledge and in-depth experience with various court systems and procedures.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate fully, effectively, and appropriately with a wide range of clients, attorneys, and staff.
Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, LLP offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, paid holidays, group medical, dental, and vision insurance, group term life insurance, 401(k) savings plan with match, short-term disability, long-term disability, and more.
Constangy Brooks Smith & Prophete, LLP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices.
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