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Title : Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Location : North Carolina - Research Triangle Park
Refer to Job # FLKQ736830

This large firm has a long history of serving clients throughout the Southern United States. They have a diverse practice that includes virtually all areas of litigation and transactional law. Pro bono work by all attorneys is encouraged, and billable hours credit is given. Associates receive excellent training and feedback, as well as early responsibility and meaningful work.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Duties: Responsible for supporting a group of attorneys within the practice group through the performance of complex secretarial/paralegal, administrative and substantive legal duties. Maintains attorneys calendars and docketing, including planning and scheduling conferences; teleconferences; depositions; makes travel arrangements; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements; keeps abreast of changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements, etc. Uses Pacer as required. Serves as primary interface with clients by phone, email, receiving faxes and for meetings. Initiates telecommunications; organizes client conferences and attorney meetings, etc. Maintains a good working relationship with clients and vendors. Drafts various pleadings and filings associated with both administrative and judicial branches at Federal and State level civil litigation. Assists with all aspects of case litigation and trial preparation. This might include but is not limited to: summarizing depositions; verifying case citations using Westlaw; organization and preparation of file materials and exhibits; coordination with witnesses, clients, and counsel; and preparation of interrogatories and other responses. Prepares and coordinates efiling; prints efiling from courts; distributes copies of efiled pleadings to attorneys, etc. Identifies the proper technology resources to effectively and efficiently complete these tasks. Prepares documents by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, printing and transmitting text, data and graphics. Organizes and maintains files from inception of the case through the completion, including electronic filing in the appropriate workspace folder in Filesite. Coordinates FileSite organization and structure, including determining who is assigned to a matter workgroup. Maintains updated correspondence and pleadings files. Handles personally or oversees a records clerk as to filing, indexing, and creating sub-files. Utilizes electronic resources as the predominate method of filing. Requests reimbursement for attorneys through Chrome River and for client costs through Accounts Payable. Knowledge of the open/close file procedures to include conflict checks, new client procedures and proper closing procedures. Requirements: A high school diploma or GED is required. A four-year college degree and certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements. 3 years litigation secretarial or paralegal experience in a law firm or similar environment is preferred. Proficiency in word processing and advanced software functions, including expertise with MSWord, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Knowledgeable in the data base capabilities of Access. In-depth knowledge of legal practices, terminology, documents and court rules and procedures. Flexible, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to work under pressure. Ability to interact effectively internally, as well as with clients, and to exercise discretion. Ability to accurately type a minimum of 65 words per minute. Institutional knowledge of the matter to add value to the delivery of legal services to the client. Experience with supporting a litigation practice, including client reporting, pleadings, filings, document preparation and production and calendar management.

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