Freeman Law seeking an experienced full-time Legal Adminstrative Assistant for its Frisco office. A minimum of 3 years of legitimate experience is required. This position reports to the Office Manager, as well as assigned attorneys, and is responsible for providing the requisite legal secretarial and administrative support (clerical) needs of assigned attorneys; preparation of letters, memos, and other documentation; entering conflict information into the system for the purpose of running conflict checks for new clients as well as preparation of supporting documentation; filing pleadings, electronically or otherwise, with the appropriate court systems; docketing of dates into a central docketing system; making travel arrangements; preparing expense reimbursement documentation; providing documentation, as required, to clients. This position provides assistance to attorneys predominantly in the litigation area, but with the ability and willingness to help attorneys, paralegals, and others in other areas as well.
Essential Job Functions
Use of MS Suite
Scan documents. Mail Logs. Answer Phone.
Well versed in both federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court
Format and proofread pleadings, letters, memos, and other documents.
Open and close new matters, including conflicts submission.
Schedule meetings, arrange for conference rooms and related logistics for meetings.
Maintain attorney calendars; plan and schedule conferences, teleconferences, depositions, and travel arrangements.
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned or requested (as needed) by the Office Manager, attorneys, or Business Unit Leader
Job requirements
Minimum Requirements:
Must exhibit a high degree of initiative in managing multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment utilizing excellent judgment, and decision-making skills
Must be a team player and willing to do any project big or small
Excellent written and oral communication skills
The ability to manage electronic and hard copy documents through litigation technology
Thorough understanding of court rules and filing requirements
Knowledge of Pacer and ECF filing procedures
Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Frisco, Texas
Skills
Attorneyunmatched
Calendar Managementunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Conference Managementunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Docketing Systemunmatched
Documentationunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
Legalunmatched
Legal Support Skillsunmatched
Litigationunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Multitaskingunmatched
Office Managementunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Photocopyunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Teleconferencingunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Travel Planningunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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