Temp-to-Hire Trial Legal Assistant

• Electronically file legal case documents in State and Federal Courts
• Type and proofread correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents
• draft standard correspondence and documents
• Establish and maintain calendar and deadline reminder systems using a master calendar system
• Record time/work to be billed to clients in a timely manner
• Open new matters, request conflict checks, and maintain electronic and hard-copy files
• assist with file closing/archiving
• Screen phone calls and record messages
• Sort incoming mail and coordinate timely outgoing delivery
• Receive clients and visitors and maintain good client relations
• Schedule appointments and assist with travel arrangements as needed
• Coordinate with administrative support staff and assist with overflow administrative tasks as needed

• Minimum High School diploma required (college/associate degree preferred)
• 5+ years of law firm experience in a legal assistant role (trial/litigation support preferred)
• Strong proofreading and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and comfort working across multiple applications
• Strong communication skills and discretion with confidential matters

Parking will be provided