Legal Assistant
- Communication Skills: Ability to document and present legal research and related information to supervising attorney(s) promptly.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in using computers for legal research and other legal tasks. Familiarity with software (e.g., Microsoft Suite) for organizing and maintaining legal documents.
- Interpersonal Skills: Ability to develop good relationships with clients and professionals, making clients comfortable sharing personal case information. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Organizational Skills: Capable of managing multiple cases in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlines. Excellent organizational skills are essential.
- Research Skills: Strong research and investigative skills for conducting legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and articles.
- E-filing knowledge in preparation to file all types of discovery requests, responses to opposing counsel, and motions.
- Knowledge of state and federal e-filing, legal documents, and terminology, and maintain a file system.
- Support attorneys during trials and hearings as needed.
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements (if applicable).
- Assist with attorney time entries, pre-bills, budgets, check requests, and deadlines related to invoices.
- Ability to handle pressure, interruptions, and multiple projects with frequently changing priorities and deadlines.
- Recognize the need for confidentiality of information and to maintain such confidence when responding to internal or external inquiries.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Perform administrative duties, including but not limited to proofreading and editing all materials for extreme accuracy and clarity.
- Communicate with clients to gather information, provide updates, and coordinate meetings. Maintain professionalism in all interactions.
- Assist in managing case files, tracking deadlines, and ensuring compliance with court requirements.
- Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals on the completion of non-billable tasks.
- Monitor recertification needs with attorney access/state requirements, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum of 2 years of Litigation experience as a Legal Assistant.
- Clear communication and information exchange in English.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to observe and assess data and documents in printed form and on computer screens
- Willingness to work beyond normal hours.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work independently within general guidelines and minimal supervision.
- Ability to respond and maintain confidentiality of information or adversarial inquiries.
- Regularly required to physically operate routine office equipment such as computers, copiers, printers, etc.
- Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.
- May be required to move objects up to 25 lbs. from one level to another from time to time.
- Must have reliable means of transportation to the work location, if applicable
This position offers an hourly salary, bonus opportunity, and a full benefits package. Our benefits package includes, but is not limited to, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance a 401(k) plan, flexible spending, and more. Goldberg Segalla isn't merely a business--we're a community. We value the diversity of our teams and strive to create a collaborative and enjoyable culture for everyone, where leadership is rewarded, and efficiency, mutual respect, and working together for the common good are traits we all embody. Goldberg Segalla is a national civil litigation firm with offices spanning major metro markets across the U.S., providing strategic coverage wherever our clients do business. As a firm of experienced litigators and trial attorneys, Goldberg Segalla's capabilities span business and commercial disputes, employment and labor, insurance coverage, product liability, and more. Today, our more than 500 attorneys are trusted counselors to public and private clients in key sectors and industries including construction and energy, transportation, manufacturing, retail and hospitality, and insurance.
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