What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Module X Solutions?
JOB SUMMARY
Purpose:
This position exists to provide administrative support to our legal counsel while exhibiting professional discretion; uses education, experience, and thorough knowledge of litigation process to assist with all legal matters
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
· Participates in various activities related to legal affairs while providing essential clerical and technical support
· Assists legal counsel in discovery, pre-trial matters and/or trial preparation to proactively move assigned files to conclusion
· Proactively increase productivity and efficiency in management of cases to assist in trial preparation and/or presentation
· Performs filing and preparation of court documents
· Maintains filing system for electronic and physical records
· Drafts correspondence and legal documents; reviewing confidential records
· Manages weekly calendar, including making appointments and prioritizing sensitive matters
· Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High School Diploma / Equivalent
Work Experience: 3 years of experience as a legal assistant or similar job
Related Experience:
· Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
· Proficient in Microsoft Office
· Excellent time management skills
· Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks
· Well-developed organizational skills
· Attention to detail
· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associate degree
Work Experience: 5 years of experience as a legal assistant or executive assistant
Related Experience:
· Strong software / technical skills including experience working in a case management system
· Working experience in answering discovery and drafting summaries
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Precise hand/eye coordination: Constantly
Basic keyboarding or other repetitive motions: Constantly
Pushing, or pulling objects weighing over 50 lbs.: Occasionally
Pushing, or pulling objects weighing over 100 lbs.: Not Applicable
Lifting objects weighing over 50 lbs. from the floor to waist: Occasionally
Carrying objects weighing over 50 lbs. minimum 10 ft.: Occasionally
Hand grip objects weighing over 50 lbs.: Occasionally
Pinching objects weighing over 15 lbs.: Occasionally
Kneeling, squatting, twisting, overhead reach for minimum of 2 minutes: Occasionally
Crawling through or under objects: Occasionally
Climbing and working in awkward and cramped positions: Occasionally
Walking and standing on concrete floors in the plant and/or warehouse: Not Applicable
Other:
· Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
· Lifting and reaching files or boxes of files
· Pushing or pulling drawers and cabinets
· Communicate via telephone
DISCLAIMER
The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs.
This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in the employer’s sole discretion.
Module X Solutions, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
All qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
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