Legal Assistant

Responsibilities: Process client billing properly using daily time records with help from the accounting department Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of attorneys and paralegals Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly Manage office correspondence and administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, responding to emails, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested

Qualifications: Proficient with MS Office products