What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Litigation position at Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC?
Spilman Thomas & Battle, PLLC seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Winston-Salem, NC team. Prefer experience in paralegal duties / assignments. Also prefer estate administration experience.
Under supervision of attorneys, the candidate will prepare and draft legal documents and correspondence, format documents into final form (including proofreading for spelling and grammar, copying, scanning, and mailing); file / e-file documents with courts and/or agencies; edit standard form contracts through online portals; manage and calendar deadlines.
Candidates must be able to effectively and efficiently manage multiple projects and competing deadlines. Must have ability to work in a fast-paced environment, adapt to changing priorities, and remain flexible to meet client and attorney needs. Must have strong work ethic and demonstrate ability to take initiative and anticipate what needs to be done while understanding and following specific, detailed instructions. Must have strong commitment to delivering quality work product and client service.
Qualifications:
- Paralegal certificate or three plus years related legal experience
- Knowledge of state and federal court rules (including e-filings)
- Excellent planning, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
- Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and Elite (or other comparable time entry software) and document management programs (iManage)
- Professional demeanor
- Excellent communication skills
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person