Legal Assistant - Litigation
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4 Bangor, ME Bangor, ME Full-time Full-time $20 - $24 an hour $20 - $24 an hour 12 days ago 12 days ago 12 days ago Eaton Peabody is currently seeking a Legal Assistant for our Litigation Practice Group in the Bangor office.
Specific Duties of the Legal Assistant will include the following:
Administrative duties in support of attorneys including performing extensive typing and transcription Opening and maintaining files, including opening new case memos, performing conflict checks, transcription and drafting of work product such as letters, agreements, memoranda and legal documents (deeds, motions, pleadings, etc.
); retiring files according to established procedure Scheduling of appointments; working with the courts, opposing counsel, clients, and other staff to schedule hearings, depositions and trials Creating and updating pleading indices Reviewing time entry and managing client billing Assisting in management of case documents, including use of litigation support software Electronic filing using USDC ECF system Compiling and preparing documents for trial, preparing discovery document templates Answering telephone calls and opening/handling mail Maintaining an electronic docket/tickler system Making travel arrangements consistent with firm policy and attorney needs Controlling/managing of paper and electronic documents to facilitate use and retrieval Prioritizing work flow and exercising judgment to make basic decisions in a variety of work situations Other duties as assigned As a member of a team, the individual will also be called upon to share various office support tasks such as general telephone coverage, office appearance, filing, etc.
with general reception and front-desk work included.
This is a professional position, and the individual must possess knowledge of legal terminology directly related to the assigned department.
The individual must also be able to manage the desks of the attorneys for whom he or she has primary responsibility, be able to work with little or no supervision, and refer unusual or important matters for direction.
Qualifications, Skills, Abilities The Legal Assistant should possess the following:
Associates degree or equivalent (3 to 5 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation) Formal education or training in legal or related work is a plus High degree of accuracy in work product Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Outlook Knowledge of litigation software is a plus Excellent proofreading skills Strong interpersonal skills Skilled in the use of office and computer equipment Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently Be a good team player and work well with co-workers Ability to follow instructions Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.
00 - $24.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Travel requirement:
No travel COVID-19 considerations:
Masking for all areas of the office outside your own work station is required; plexi-glass barriers are installed for those without their own offices Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Legal Office:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
4 Bangor, ME Bangor, ME Full-time Full-time $20 - $24 an hour $20 - $24 an hour 12 days ago 12 days ago 12 days ago Eaton Peabody is currently seeking a Legal Assistant for our Litigation Practice Group in the Bangor office.
Specific Duties of the Legal Assistant will include the following:
Administrative duties in support of attorneys including performing extensive typing and transcription Opening and maintaining files, including opening new case memos, performing conflict checks, transcription and drafting of work product such as letters, agreements, memoranda and legal documents (deeds, motions, pleadings, etc.
); retiring files according to established procedure Scheduling of appointments; working with the courts, opposing counsel, clients, and other staff to schedule hearings, depositions and trials Creating and updating pleading indices Reviewing time entry and managing client billing Assisting in management of case documents, including use of litigation support software Electronic filing using USDC ECF system Compiling and preparing documents for trial, preparing discovery document templates Answering telephone calls and opening/handling mail Maintaining an electronic docket/tickler system Making travel arrangements consistent with firm policy and attorney needs Controlling/managing of paper and electronic documents to facilitate use and retrieval Prioritizing work flow and exercising judgment to make basic decisions in a variety of work situations Other duties as assigned As a member of a team, the individual will also be called upon to share various office support tasks such as general telephone coverage, office appearance, filing, etc.
with general reception and front-desk work included.
This is a professional position, and the individual must possess knowledge of legal terminology directly related to the assigned department.
The individual must also be able to manage the desks of the attorneys for whom he or she has primary responsibility, be able to work with little or no supervision, and refer unusual or important matters for direction.
Qualifications, Skills, Abilities The Legal Assistant should possess the following:
Associates degree or equivalent (3 to 5 years of legal experience, preferably in litigation) Formal education or training in legal or related work is a plus High degree of accuracy in work product Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Outlook Knowledge of litigation software is a plus Excellent proofreading skills Strong interpersonal skills Skilled in the use of office and computer equipment Ability to maintain confidentiality Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently Be a good team player and work well with co-workers Ability to follow instructions Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.
00 - $24.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Monday to Friday Travel requirement:
No travel COVID-19 considerations:
Masking for all areas of the office outside your own work station is required; plexi-glass barriers are installed for those without their own offices Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
Legal Office:
1 year (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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