Legal Assistant

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Duties Responsibilities

Greet clients and guests of the firm in a friendly and professional manner

Maintain the professional presentation of the office

Manage attorney calendars

Enter all court dates and deadlines in Firm calendar

Prepare daily calendar for principal attorney

Schedule prospective client consultations

Schedule client meetings and conference calls

Assist with processing new files in case management system, and open and maintain client files

Update files and file indexes prior to any hearing, deposition or meeting

Maintain client database in case management system

Arrange travel for attorneys

Communicate with clients by email

Type dictation

Prepare discovery notebooks

Prepare attorney litigation bag with all necessary files and hearing notebooks

Provide any additional assistance to attorney as needed and directed for client matters

Assist with preparation of envelopes and postage for mailings as necessary

Assist with scanning, faxing, photocopying and bates-stamping documents as necessary

Enter billable time and expenses as requested; and

Other duties as required.

Qualifications Experience Required

Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience at a law firm

Experience handling high volume clientele

Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Word and Excel

Typing skills 60 WPM

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Proficient Proofreading Skills

Dedication to providing high-quality service

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple internal clients and be adaptable to the needs of each

Friendly disposition

Company info

MC Thomas & Associates, PC
Phone : 301.841.7404
Website : http://www.thomaslawdc.com/