Legal Assistant

Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico
Wilmington, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 8/27/2024 CLOSED ON 10/1/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico?

Job Summary:

The Legal Assistant will be responsible for the administrative needs of the attorney they support. Support will include document preparation for hearings and trials, organizing files, managing records and schedules, communicating with clients, and setting appointments. The Legal Assistant will have a basic knowledge of laws and the judiciary system, be detail oriented, organized, and possess excellent written and verbal skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Communicate with client, gather documents and information relevant to the case.

· Manage attorney caseload and calendar.

· Draft and organize legal documents.

· Liaise between the courts, the client, and the attorney they are supporting.

· Screening of potential new clients/ client intake, including preparing fee agreements.

· Drafting/proofreading and sending notice to tenants, and calendaring follow up dates.

· Backup reception coverage.

· All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

· Commitment to excellence through accurate and timely high-volume work.

· General understanding of law office procedures

· Excellent written, verbal and communication skills

· Must work well independently and collaboratively across all business lines

· Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, litigation documentation, court rules, procedures, and practices.

· Highly organized with the ability to handle & prioritize their assigned caseload in a fast-paced, high volume work environment.

· Experience with Microsoft Office, NetDocuments, Soluno, etc.

· Excellent follow-up skills with proven method for tracking tasks and upcoming events.

· Experience filing with the DE JP court.

Education and Experience:

· High School diploma or GED required, associate degree in legal studies or related field preferred.

· One to three years Legal Assistant or paralegal experience preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Legal administrative experience: 1 year (Required)
  • Litigation: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Wilmington, DE 19808 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Wilmington, DE 19808: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $23

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