What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrative Assistant position at Sassoon Cymrot Law, LLC?
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Review and organize documents and data from materials produced during discovery and prepare/coordinate document production and responses to discovery questions.
- Organization and production of documents.
- Administrative assistance with creation and filing of correspondence, memoranda, and other communications.
- Assist with preparation and electronic filing of federal and state court and administrative filings.
- Prepare draft letters to court and clients.
- Maintain attorney calendars.
- Organization and management of electronic and paper files.
- Creation of documents in Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Acting as liaison between counsel for the parties, the court, and neutrals for scheduling and information sharing.
- Prepare trial documents; including the assembly of exhibits, witness binders, summaries of deposition and trial transcripts and appendices for depositions and court filings.
- Assist with preparation of pleadings and discovery in federal and state court civil matters and arbitration proceedings.
- Attend trials and hearings with attorneys as needed.
- Ability to travel as needed.
Qualifications:
- Proficiency with Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint, and able to quickly learn new software and computer systems.
- Comfortable speaking with potential and existing clients as well as other parties related to a case.
- Working knowledge of federal and state court rules and procedures.
- Ability to learn various computer software programs including e-discovery programs and legal research programs.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, organizational and planning skills.
- Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, as well as effectively, within a team.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and shifting priorities.
Experience/Education:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a legal assistant position or a position requiring similar skillset, expertise and experience.
EEOC Statement:
Sassoon Cymrot Law, LLCprovides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newton Center, MA 02459
Salary : $42,000 - $50,000