Litigation Legal Assistant - Fayetteville, United States - Apex Staffing, Inc.

    Apex Staffing, Inc.
    Apex Staffing, Inc. Fayetteville, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Experienced Litigation Legal Assistant needed to provide high-level legal and administrative support to multiple Partners and Associates of top-notch law firm.

    *Duties and Responsibilities*:
    • Process state and federal court filings; knowledge of electronic filing requirements and software required
    • Transcribe dictated pleadings, correspondence, and time entries ● Review, organize and index documents
    • Draft, file and monitor documents in electronic case sites
    • Maintain and organize documents in document management system
    • Oversight of attorneys' billing procedures (including time entry, editing and invoicing)
    • Docket crucial litigation deadlines; coordinate with attorney's calendar
    • Establish and manage new client files
    • Perform clerical tasks (including drafting letters, memos, emails and other correspondence)
    • Submit check requests, expenses reports, etc.
    • Some overtime may be required on evenings or weekends
    *Essential Skills:
    • At least 4 years of litigation experience
    • Familiarity with basic pleadings, service of process requirements, and discovery
    • Software Proficiencies: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), Adobe, Dictation software and equipment, iManage (or similar document management system), Elite 3E (or similar legal billing software)
    • Knowdedge of eBilling and law firm billing procedures
    • Knowledge of state and federal filing rules and procedures
    • Ability to edit and proofread documents
    • Ability to learn new and/or updated technology with ease
    • Must be reliable, punctual and good attendance

    Job Type:
    Full-time


    Pay:
    $50, $60,000.00 per year


    Benefits:

    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off