Legal Assistant - PrideStaff

Legal Assistant

PrideStaff, a nationally recognized staffing company, is seeking candidates to assist several employers in this market! Are you working, but looking to explore? Are you needing a new career opportunity?

Legal Assistant Job Duties and Requirements to include:

• Provide administrative support to the Attorney and other team members.
• Answer incoming phone calls and emails, open USPS mail, routing all in a timely and efficient manner.
• Open, maintain and close client and non-client files.
• Check potential client names to avoid conflicts with current / previous clients; maintain annual list of consultations and referral sources.
• Copy and file a variety of documents including, but not limited to, internal client files, court documents / pleadings, agreements, contracts and bank deposits.
• Transcribe tapes.
• Schedule appointments with clients, court hearings, maintain calendars for Attorney with deadlines and confirm conference room availability.
• Write internal communications and memorandums as directed by the Attorney as needed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Track and bill time to clients for fact checking and other research when ability to do so is demonstrated.
• Order office supplies and maintain inventories and schedules for printers, copier usage and service.
• Schedule file closing and document shredding
• Support receptionist and other team members.
• Perform duties in compliance with federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Comply with all company and site policies and procedures.
• Remain current in profession and industry trends.
• Contribute to office effectiveness and efficiency by:
  • making suggestions for improvement.
  • learning new skills, procedures and processes.
  • Be available for other duties and overtime as needed.

OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES OR QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of legal office operations.
• Knowledge of legal case management practices.
• Proficient with word processing applications such as Microsoft Word
• Aptitude with using office equipment including, but not limited to telephones, copiers, scanners, faxes and dictating equipment.

Benefits of working with PrideStaff:

• Medical, Rx, and Wellness Benefits
• Dental and Vision Plan Options
• Short-term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Holiday Pay

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PrideStaff Company Overview

PrideStaff wants you to Succeed! We have dedicated consultants that provide employment market insights and resources! We offer the support you need along the way. Over the years, we have helped tens of thousands of people find outstanding career growth opportunities. At PrideStaff, we truly value people, and we are dedicated to getting to know you and advocating on your behalf with our network of employers from across the country. Our Recruiters will help guide you with career tools and resources.