What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C.?
Patrick, Beard, Schulman & Jacoway, P.C., a full-service law firm, is looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented legal assistant for two of the firm’s Senior Partners. The two Senior Partners work in the firm’s litigation and business/transactional practices. This particular position will be heavier on litigation than business/transactional but there will be requirements in all fields. The successful candidate will perform a variety of tasks associated with civil litigation and business/transactional work and must be able to efficiently organize, maintain, and manage active client files under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness
- Communicate with and gather information from clients, witnesses, experts, court personnel, other attorneys, etc.
- Administratively support and attend trials
- Transcribe memos, letters, and summaries or outlines of deposition transcripts, discovery responses, trial testimony, and appellate records
- Investigate and research background of litigants, witnesses, and real property
- Locate and develop information relevant to cases
- Type basic legal documents and correspondence
- Coordinate the filing of legal documents in state and federal trial and appellate courts
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
- Create, organize, and regularly update active case files
- Assist attorneys in maintaining confidential client information
Requirements
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with legal procedures and protocols and the court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Mastery of MS Word and Outlook, proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case-management and billing software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive Salary commensurate with experience
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Overtime
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
Work Location:
- One location
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Excellent working atmosphere in firm
- Detail-oriented – quality and precision-focused
- Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Company's website:
- www.pbsjlaw.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Travel requirement:
- No travel
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chattanooga, TN 37402: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $28