Legal Assistant - Litigation
bernstein shurPortland, ME
Legal Assistant - Litigation
L4
bernstein shurPortland, ME2 days ago
Occupations
Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsParalegals and Legal AssistantsLegal Support Workers, All OtherJob Description:
The Litigation Legal Assistant will be responsible for managing day-to-day administrative needs effectively and efficiently in the fast-paced environment of this amazing company known for its uniquely positive office culture. The successful candidate will be a proactive professional with exceptional organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, able to exercise the utmost discretion and possess a positive, can-do attitude. The position requires someone who is highly organized and able to support, manage and facilitate the needs of the busy team of professionals.
Job Requirements: 3+ years of litigation experience
Tenacious in meeting deadlines with a strong sense of timeliness, decision-making, and good self-management discipline.
Technologically savvy; highly proficient, expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 365
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Superior people/interpersonal skills.
Keen ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization and with firm's clients.
Work discretely with confidential information.
Must be proactive, accountable and have excellent judgment.
Detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment while making very few errors.
Must be adaptable to change and remain calm under pressure.
Job Responsibilities:
Actively manage complex schedules, agendas. Zoom meetings, calendars, travel, contact lists, and files
Compose memos, letters, business agreements, closing documents, and other correspondence to internal and external audiences, as requested
Perform a variety of administrative functions, including opening of new matters and conflicts
Manage proforma and billing activities for attorneys working closely with finance department
Work closely and effectively with assigned professionals to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, schedule changes, and preparation needed for meetings, following up appropriately and anticipating needs
Manage day-to-day workflow while juggling multiple priorities simultaneously
Calendars court deadlines on attorneys' calendars as well as the firm's Case Management system
Prepares filings with state and federal courts and agencies.
Prepare presentation materials for meetings using MS PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, as and when requested
Responsible for attorney annual license renewals and for filing, monitoring and confirming attorney annual CLE compliance with regulatory authorities
Quickly identify, prioritize, and resolve problems of a varying nature with minimal direction provided
Office Setting
Computer based work
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 15 lbs
Sit/stand for extended periods of time
Teamwork and collaboration
Reliable attendance in the office
Job Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
Group life and disability insurance
Financial wellness program
401K employer match and profit sharing
23 days PTO in the first year of employment
11 paid holidays
Paid parental leave
Mobile data reimbursement
Free parking
Salary
28 - 39 USD (hourly)
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Level
MidL4
Location
Portland, ME
Occupation
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
2 days ago
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