What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Gelber Schachter & Greenberg, P.A.?
About us
Focused on representing clients in complex civil litigation and white collar matters, we are a boutique law firm with extensive experience trying cases in federal and state courts across the country.
We are in need of a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to work closely with all the attorneys on our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for handling a variety of assignments and projects, including research, correspondence and administrative tasks. As a Legal Assistant for our company, you will be an integral part of the team, handling a variety of matters on behalf of our organization. We are looking for someone organized, who can multi-task and work well under pressure when needed.
Responsibilities:
- Draft documents (simple motions, orders, deposition and hearing notices, subpoenas, discovery, correspondence).
- Format pleadings and finalize for filing or serving.
- Compile Exhibits.
- E-file/E-serve for state and federal court cases.
- Calendaring.
- Save all incoming e-filings (as a backup to the receptionist).
- Maintain updated case styles and service lists for all cases/matters.
- Prepare hearing and deposition binders.
- Coordinate Judge availability and schedule hearings, including staying up to date on Judge's procedures.
- Coordinate and schedule deposition.
- Search Caselaw.
- Stay up to date on all local, state, and federal rules as it pertains to filings.
- Maintain all attorneys login credentials and assist with all attorneys' admissions to various courts.
- Answer phones and direct calls to appropriate staff (as a backup to the receptionist).
- Assist firm administrator with administrative tasks or projects when needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- Legal Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location