Education:4-year college degree ideal but not required.
Job Description:An AV-rated national law firm with offices throughout many of the major population centers of the U.S. is interested in a temporary Legal Administrative Assistant placement. 3rd shift: 6 pm-3 am ***needs immediate attention and preferably a candidate on the West Coast (remote position at the moment) who also can work occasional weekends.***
The position will support Senior Litigation/Employment Law Partner. Under general direction, performs a variety of legal assistant work. Duties include: transcribing digital dictation; drafting/editing a variety of legal documents and communications for which knowledge of legal terminology, civil procedure, and legal pleadings is preferred; opening and maintaining legal files, primarily electronically; electronic document and case management assistance; e-filing in state and federal courts; timekeeping and billing functions; light bookkeeping; interacting/communicating with clients, opposing counsel, vendors, and other individuals; and performing related duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:Strong typing and dictation transcription skills; Strong communication skills; Trustworthy and reliable; Quick learner; Ability to take initiative; Self-Motivated; Easily adaptable to workflow changes; Strong technology skills preferred; Knowledge of ABACUS (or similar timekeeping/billing management system) preferred; Knowledge of WORLDOX (or similar document management system) preferred; Legal experience preferred; Litigation experience preferred; Employment law experience preferred.
To Apply: Complete the form below and upload your most current resume. You may also include a cover letter or an additional document.
