Paralegal - Legal Assistant
Company: Buckley & Associates, PS, Inc
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: April 20, 2024
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Job Description:
Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized Legal
Assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist our clients
and ensure we're operating efficiently. You'll assist with the
preparation of legal documents, and handle all office
correspondence including answering phone calls and emails,
arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming
deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work
well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in
the legal industry, we want to connect with you.
Responsibilities:
--- Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal
documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits,
contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents
when requested
--- Arrange travel, schedule meetings and appointments for the
team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for
events
--- Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team
and ensure the firm runs smoothly
--- Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from
attorneys and paralegals
--- Ensure client billing is processed properly using daily time
records with assistance from the accounting department
--- Assisting attorneys and staff with processing clients' injury
claims and lawsuits
--- Processing cases throughout the litigation process
--- Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings
--- Filing pleadings in state and federal courts (including
e-filing)
--- Reviewing and processing mail, faxes, and emails
--- Calendaring for assigned attorneys
--- Scheduling depositions, hearings, trials, and meetings
--- Preparing arbitration materials and trial materials
--- Preparation of final accounting documents at the conclusion of
the case
--- Communicating with medical providers, opposing counsel, and
insurance companies
--- Training new hires and mentoring them throughout the onboarding
process
Qualifications:
--- Candidates must have worked with legal software, case
management, and docketing programs
--- Proficient with MS Office products
--- At least 1-2 years of previous experience in a law firm setting
performing administrative tasks
--- Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
--- High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate's
degree is a plus
--- Competency and experience working on personal injury cases
--- Organized
--- Excellent oral and written communication skills
--- Excellent computer skills (MS Office)
--- Detail-oriented
--- Ability to handle multiple litigation cases with
supervision
About Company:
Our staff is committed to the success of those we serve. We are
happy to work above and beyond expectations to ensure quick yet
efficient settlements. Our attorneys and staff are proud to work at
Buckley & Associates, PS, Inc., and honored to provide service to
our communities.
Please check our website: www.buckleylaw.net for more
information.
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