Administrative Skills, Business Services, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Documentation Format, File Management, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Legal Document Management Software, Legal Documents, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Real Estate, Team Player, Time Management, Travel Planning, Typing, Writing Skills
Legal Assistant
Client has a career opportunity for a skilled Litigation Legal Assistant to become a part of our team! The successful candidate will assist attorneys through the performance of complex administrative duties requiring knowledge of legal terminology and the legal process.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting correspondence; and typing and formatting legal documents;
- Opening, organizing, managing and closing files;
- Assist attorneys with research and preparation for trials and hearings;
- Highly proficient in scheduling meetings and managing calendars; and making and/or changing travel arrangements;
- Effectively communicate with witnesses, clients, colleagues and partners;
- Perform general administrative tasks.
Requirements:
- Minimum of three years experience in a litigation support role in the practice areas of Business Services & Commercial Litigation, and Real Estate is preferred;
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal document management software;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.