Legal Assistant

Scott & Associates, P.C., operating in partnership with S&A Legal Management Services, Inc., is a legal recoveries organization committed to providing exceptional legal representation to industry clients. We pledge to provide distinctive quality and unparalleled service. Each employee is essential to fulfilling our mission and achieving our vision through the hard work, dedication, and collaborative spirit. We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Case Management & E-Filing team. Position Summary The Legal Assistant assists in the management of all case management duties as directed by the Legal Case Manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Processing all incoming legal documents with urgency Prepare documents for delivery to clients or internal staff ensuring all requisite attachments are present Sorting, packaging, and mailing legal documents Recording information in the Firm's case management system Obtaining legal documents from court websites All other duties as designated by the Legal Case Manager. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel). Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer. Ability to be self-reliant and able to initiate communication with management Legal office experience or equivalent education Knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology. Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills. Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.