Law Office of Victor D. Walker, P.C. - Litigation Legal Assistant
Benefits:
Free food & snacks
Opportunity for advancement
Training & development
Benefits/Perks
Careers Advancement Opportunities
Healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k Plan-Matching
Competitive Compensation
Salary $45,500.00 to $47,500.00 (Plus Performance Bonuses)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide assistance to judges and lawyers, ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. You will communicate with clients, compile case materials, and conduct research. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented.
Company Description The Law Office of Victor D. Walker, P.C. is a boutique law firm dedicated to helping small- to-emerging growth businesses reinvent themselves, set up long-term business structures and assist them in obtaining financing for the next amazing chapter of their growth phase. The firm welcomes a business community of like minded and spirited entrepreneurs and corporate executives who are passionate about growing their businesses, seek legal, property tax, real estate and financial advice, and want to stay informed about potential concepts and solutions that can save or recovery money, reduce risk or increase revenue.
Responsibilities
Communicate with clients, courts and legal vendors
Prepare case-specific documents, including memoranda and briefs
Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review
Attend court sessions and record important information
Maintain and update documentation
Provide general administrative support (i.e.E-Filing, calendaring, copying, scanning, answering phones)
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred
Certification or diploma as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant is preferred
Familiarity with legal civil litigation procedures, terminology, and the court system
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized with document management experience
Excellent research skills
Comfortable Microsoft Office and case management software
Ability to multitask and work well under pressure
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and Adobe-and 3-5 years recent litigation legal assistant experience with a law firm.
Experienced in trial preparation, calendaring, e-filing
4 year college degree preferred
Notary a plus
Bi-Lingual
Proficient in Microsoft Office/SuiteWord, Outlook, Excel and Adobe
3 to 5 years recent Legal Assistant experience (litigation, commercial, real estate, family or probate law) within a law firm.
Proficient in Microsoft Office/SuiteWord, Outlook, Excel and Adobe -Between 2 and 5 years recent secretarial experience (litigation, commercial, real estate) within a law firm.