Job Details for Legal Assistant

The Legal Assistant provides secretarial and clerical support services to the office’s attorneys. The Legal Assistant’s duties include, but are not limited to: formatting, proofreading, editing and electronic filing of case documents including notices, motions, memoranda, and briefs; knowing legal terminology, principles, and court procedures; maintaining client’s electronic files and case history; case management under attorney’s direction; preparing client correspondence; maintaining attorney’s’ court and office calendars; scheduling meetings between attorneys and clients; processing expert contracts, requesting purchase orders, and coordinating expert evaluations with the county jails; answering general telephone inquiries; and receiving and routing mail. The Legal Assistant’s responsibilities also include periodic coverage for the front desk receptionist; communicating with clients as advised by the attorney; walking to court to pick-up/deliver documentation, photocopying, scanning, and shredding, and other case-related duties as assigned. The Legal Assistant will be assigned to 3-4 attorneys and will be required to assist with overflow coverage when needed. Telework is available subject to supervisor determination of office requirements.