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Legal Administrative Assistant - Labor & Employment

Employer
Joseph, Greenwald & Laake, PA
Location
Greenbelt, MD
Closing date
Nov 30, 2022

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Industry
Law
Function
Administrative
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
*LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT A$ cents A cents ' not A cents € oe CIVIL LITIGATION and LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW PRACTICEs**SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE*:The Senior Legal Assistant works directly with attorneys and other Legal Support staff to serve the needs of the FirmA$ cents A cents ' not A cents " cents s clients. This position requires prior experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Senior Legal Assistants may have supervisory responsibilities for less experienced case team staff.*RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*:The Firm requires that the duties and responsibilities of this position be performed onsite during scheduled work hours.* Work with attorneys on client projects, including but not limited to: organization and management of case documents; creation and maintenance of appropriate logs of client materials (eg, client materials received, privilege, and production logs); maintenance of case calendars in coordination with docketing; performance of legal and factual research; cite-checking, filing, and service of legal briefs and memoranda; preparation of exhibits, forms, and court/bar applications* Cite-check, generate tables of authorities/contents, prepare exhibits, and file with expert proficiency and train less experienced Legal Support staff in same* Work with attorneys, in-house resources, and local vendors to plan and execute support for court and agency trials and hearings virtually, locally, and out of town* Review and summarize case materials, including preparation of timelines, witness outlines, and exhibit lists* Prepare and supervise the preparation of supporting materials/exhibits for depositions, hearings, and trials* Draft legal documents or prepare shell pleadings at the direction of and under the supervision of attorneys* Coordinate and review production of documents; organize, review, and analyze documents for production; and oversee with drafting of privilege logs* At attorneyA$ cents A cents ' not A cents " cents s direction, act as a liaison between attorneys and clients by means of written and oral communications* Supervise the case-related work product of less experienced Legal Support staff and train, and mentor them in procedures and practices to best support the practice group, including case management, cite-checking, research, and trial support* Ensures that standards of performance are adhered to and that assignments are effectively completed in a prompt, efficient, and cost-conscious manner* Contribute to department and practice knowledge management and training efforts* Other duties as may be assigned by attorneys* Position requires that the employee have the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment*KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: ** The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, both in oral and written form* The ability to multi-task, prioritize/coordinate deadlines, and track progress of tasks* Ability to organize workflow and use time efficiently* Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy* Must maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials* Must establish and maintain effective working relationships in or out of a team environment* Able to manage litigation cases of all sizes from initiation through resolution, including trial experience* Expert in cite-checking (verifying quotes and case law, confirming case status/history, citation formatting (Bluebook or other format specified by the jurisdiction)), proofreading, exhibit preparation, and performing electronic filings (ECF) and ability to train junior staff to proficiency in same* Proficient in Investigation, research, and analysis of data under the supervision of attorneys (eg LEXIS/Westlaw, Internet, factual research at government agencies and courts, investigative fact-gathering, document review)* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat; aptitude for learning new software strongly preferred* Able to manage matters from initiation through resolution* Have significant experience locating, interpreting, and applying court and/or agency rules* Able to supervise, train, and delegate to other team members* Consistently demonstrate growth in substantive skills and knowledge of practice area* Flexibility and willingness to work overtime on an as needed basis* Must be able to travel locally*EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: ** BachelorA$ cents A cents ' not A cents " cents s degree prep; paralegal certificate preferred* Prior experience in legal or practice/litigation support-related field required* Demonstrated proficiency in advanced paralegal skillsWork Remotely* NoJob Type: Full-timePay: $55,000.00 - $70,500.00 per yearBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Flexible spending account* Health insurance* Health savings account* Life insurance* Paid time off* Parental leave* Retirement plan* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridaySupplemental pay types:* Bonus payAbility to commute/relocate:* Greenbelt, MD 20770: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:* Microsoft Office: 3 years (Required)Work Location: One location

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