Job Overview Legal Administrative Assistant/Paralegal Pay:

$46,000 - $55,000 / Paralegal negotiable BMSA has a current opening for an experienced legal administrative assistant or paralegal to provide support to the areas of labor and employment, workers compensation, and litigation. Solid understanding of legal procedures and terminology is required. Successful candidates will possess a strong work ethic, ability to effectively communicate with others, keen attention to details, understand the importance and adherence to deadlines. Responsibilities Draft pleadings and other legal documents Prepare various court filings both electronically and paper copies Review, revise and format briefs, discovery, contracts, and other legal documents Review legal documents for completeness, validity, format, grammar and typographical errors Transcribe from dictation Maintain file organization both electronically and paper copies Complete and process require forms for opening of new client files or matters Calendaring and scheduling appointments and managing contacts Handle incoming phone calls for assigned attorney Process attorney mail in a proper and timely manner Schedule and coordinate depositions and assist with trial preparation Interact professionally with clients, court personnel and other counsel Maintain confidentiality of client information Record attorney time to electronic billing system Work with marketing department for projects related to assigned attorney, coordinate all civic/community involvement activities and assist with marketing efforts Prepare expense reports for assigned attorneys Required Skills & Experience Minimum of two years of experience working in a law firm Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Willingness to learn and be trained to utilize the firm's document management software Familiarity with local, state, and federal filing rules Organized and deadline driven Positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team Detail oriented with excellent grammar and proofreading skills Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously through completion Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks within set deadlines Competitive salary and benefit package. Black McCuskey is an

Equal Opportunity Employer Job Type:

Full-time Work Location:

In person

Pay:

$22.12 - $28.85 per hour

Work Location:

In person