Legal Assistant Herman Law Group Riverside, RI Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $60,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Microsoft Excel Civil litigation support Interviewing clients Intake Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Law office experience Document viewing software Legal case management Legal client intake Adobe Acrobat Editing Full Job Description We are a small busy litigation practice in East Providence, RI focusing on employment law and whistleblower law. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant who has excellent written and verbal communication skills, is highly organized, has strong time management skills, is personable and has the ability to adapt to changing needs.
Requirements:
2+ years' experience as a legal assistant working in a litigation practice Excellent organizational skills; strong attention to detail and strong proofreading skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience conducting client intakes, professionalism Ability to prioritize tasks, remain flexible and adapt to changing needs Must be able to work independently and as a team player Must have strong work ethic for quality output in a fast-paced environment and the ability to work independently and efficiently with a solo practitioner Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat Familiarity with TimeSlips billing software a plus Duties include: Managing attorney's schedule, including scheduling appointments, hearings, depositions, and keeping the attorney informed of case deliverables and deadlines Efficiently handling incoming and outgoing calls with attorneys, courts, clients, and the general public, including conducting initial client intakes Drafting, formatting, and proofreading correspondence, briefs and pleadings E-filing in federal and state courts and case tracking Assisting in preparation of pleadings and written discovery Managing and entering time slips and preparing billing statements Maintaining and organizing the lifecycle of a case, including hardcopy and digital case files
Pay:
$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance