Litigation Legal Assistant

Litigation Legal Assistant The Stevens & Lee Companies - 1.0 Providence, RI Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Windows Administrative experience Legal administrative experience Desktop applications Law office Full Job Description Powerful Partnerships. Standout Solutions. StevensLee is a 200-plus lawyer full-service law firm representing clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic, New England and across the country from 18 offices in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Rhode Island, Delaware and Florida. The firm is the cornerstone of The StevensLee Companies, a platform of affiliated professional service firms that provide a full range of legal, investment banking, financial advisory, insurance risk management, public affairs and government consulting services. Job Overview At StevensLee, the Legal Assistant plays a vital role as an administrative team member supporting a group of attorneys with the shared goal of providing exceptional service to our valued clients. The Legal Assistant is multi-dimensional position drawing upon a variety of skills and competencies, best suited for an organized, self-starter who enjoys assuming responsibility and learning new things. Primary Responsibilities (responsibilities include but not limited to) Submit Conflict Checks, open new client matters, and create New Business Memos as directed by attorneys. Work with various court systems, processing paperwork and e-filings, running docket reports, and maintaining docket search charts. Partner with the firm's Finance Department to produce monthly attorney billing; process and submit check requests, and complete attorney expense reports. Draft legal documents, prepare letters, correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed; proofread and ensure accuracy of all materials. Make redactions, conduct bates numbering, and compile document productions. Assist Litigation by preparing for court hearings, scheduling depositions, assembling binders and exhibits. Assist with entering attorneys time into the billing system. Coordinate attorney calendars, set-up meetings, conference calls, and make travel arrangements. Work as a team with other law firm support personnel to ensure all tasks and assignments have been completed. Supports multiple attorneys. SkillsCompetencies Previous experience in Litigation Legal Department required. Ability to communicate professionally and interact effectively with all levels of personnel. Excellent client service skills and ability to work on multiple matters simultaneously in an organized manner and under minimal supervision. Flexibility and ability to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands. Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent training/work experience required. Minimum of five years of legal administrative litigation support experience within a legal department or law firm, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency in Windows-based software and Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Exceptional computer skills with the ability to learn new software applications quickly.

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Full-Time- 37.5

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Providence, RI In compliance with federal and state equal opportunity employment laws, The StevensLee Companies is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regard to race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, or gender.