Legal Administrative Assistant
Company: Hooks Meng & Clement
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal
assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients
and ensure we're operating efficiently. You'll assist with the
preparation of legal documents, and handle all office
correspondence including answering phone calls and emails,
arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming
deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work
well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in
the legal industry, we want to connect with you.
Responsibilities:
Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from
attorneys and paralegals
Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time
records with assistance from the accounting department
Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal
documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits,
contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents
when requested
Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for
the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors
for events
Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and
ensure the firm runs smoothly
--- Responsible for supporting attorneys by performing a variety of
administrative duties
--- Strong communication skills are required for frequent
interaction with court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients
--- The candidate must be detail-oriented
--- Have strong organizational skills
--- Able to work as part of a team
--- Able to prioritize work effectively
Qualifications:
Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster
Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for
this position
Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
Associate's degree, or some college is preferred; high school
diploma or equivalent is necessary
Candidates must have worked with legal software, case management,
and docketing programs
--- Requires high school diploma or GED
--- Associate Degree or higher preferred
--- Experience in the legal industry is highly desired
--- Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
--- Ability to provide excellent customer experience, utilizing
strong customer service, personal and communication skills
--- We expect you to be proficient in the use of standard office
software including email and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and
PowerPoint)
--- As we are largely paperless, you will need to understand how to
work in a digital environment with PDFs and other digital file
formats
--- Typing speed of at least 50 wpm with a high rate of
accuracy
--- Able to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
--- Courteous and professional demeanor
--- Able to work as a team with attorneys
--- May require a valid driver's license
About Company:
Hooks Meng & Clement PLLC is a boutique law firm specializing in
Industrial Relations including Corporate Workers' Compensation,
Insurance Defense, Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA), and
lobbying services. We are a fast-growing, medium-sized firm that
represents Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 insurance companies. There
are excellent opportunities for growth!
We offer a competitive salary and benefits:
Salary DOEPaid medical, dental, and vision insurancePaid
vacationPaid sick leavePaid holidays401(k) with employer
contributionBonus opportunities
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