Litigation Legal Assistant

National law firm seeking a skilled Legal Assistant for their NWA office. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide administrative support to multiple attorneys and work alongside a team of other staff members within the litigation department.Job Duties:

• Type and edit legal documents and correspondence from handwritten, typed drafts or materials 
• Answer telephones and handle client matters through telephone and email
• Organize, correlate and edit drafts
• Scan documents and send/receive via email 
• Maintain attorney time and expense records
• Maintain attorney calendars 
• File pleadings with the various courts, including online filing systems
• Maintain client files and transcripts
• Arrange business itineraries by coordinating travel reservations
• Read and route incoming and internal mail; assemble large mailings
• Proofread documents for changes to be made before the final copy is produced

Job Requirements:

• High School (or equivalent) required; college preferred
• Previous legal experience required
• Litigation and trial preparation experience preferred
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word and other Office 2010 products
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an aptitude to interface with lawyers, clients and staff in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Ability to handle the workload for multiple attorneys

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