Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Small, general civil litigation law firm is looking for a legal assistant who is immediately available for employment. 1-2 years of general litigation experience required. This is a full-time position (35.5 hours per week). This individual must be motivated, with a desire to learn and grow in the position.

Job Duties, including, but not limited to:

• Maintain and coordinate calendars
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, and by email or letter,
• Draft letters and correspondence
• Transcribe dictation (experience required)
• Enter, maintain, and send billing information and time records
• Draft court documents and forms, including pleadings, motions, declarations, notices, requests, and others
• Answer phones
• Send, receive, and sort mail
• Greet clients at reception desk
• Copy and scan documents
• Organize, track, build, and maintain case files, information, database files, and records
• Coordinate filing with process servers and file documents electronically with the courts
• File and serve documents electronically (1 year e-filing experience required)
• Various other administrative tasks.

Applicant must be able to work independently, quickly, and under pressure at times, prioritize, multitask, pay close attention to detail and accuracy, and must have excellent organizational skills. Experience with litigation practice and procedures is preferred.

Hours:

• Monday – Thursday: 8:30-5:00
• Friday: 8:30 – 3:00
• 1 hour lunch daily.

Must have familiarity with Word and WordPerfect, and Excellent dictation transcribing skills.

Competitive pay commensurate with experience.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Closed on Court Holidays

Summary

As a Legal Assistant/Secretary, you will provide essential support in a law office environment, focusing on litigation and case management. Your core skills in legal research, document review, and transcription will be vital in assisting attorneys with case preparation and maintaining organized files. You will also leverage your organizational skills to manage schedules and ensure efficient office operations. With a commitment to accuracy and attention to detail, you will play a key role in facilitating effective communication and contributing to the overall success of the legal team.

Tundis & Lester is a boutique law firm focused on clients and their needs. People will have the opportunity to learn and grow and help to carry Tundis & Lester forward.

Company Description

Tundis & Lester is a boutique law firm focused on clients and their needs. People will have the opportunity to learn and grow and help to carry Tundis & Lester forward.

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