Corporate Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant

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Wilmington

SUMMARY:

This is a hybrid position incorporating duties and responsibilities of a Legal Administrative Assistant AND Paralegal. You will provide dedicated support to three-four attorneys as an LAA and various and multiple case support as a Paralegal

Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Monday-Friday, with one hour for lunch

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to:

 Handling client billing and maintaining records of billing guidelines, balances, and deadlines

 Enter attorneys’ time

 Format, edit briefs; input TOAs and TOCs

 Make hotel and flight reservations

 Reserve conference rooms and make arrangements for the visitors, including ordering meals, and catering to various requests

 File attorneys’ emails in the DMS (Document Management System)

 Coordinate and make copies; put together binders

 Create CDRs and TDRs

 Distribute Key Decision books

 Create shells for documents

 Prepare, e-file and serve pleadings and all related documents to be filed with the Court and maintain the file docket in each assigned case

 Prepare and serve discovery, work efficiently in the e-discovery database system

 Submit requests to the e-discovery system and provide follow-up and updates

 Monitor all activity in assigned cases and respond accordingly, i.e. calendaring, updates to distribution lists, etc.

 Draft correspondence to Court, and routine documents that are filed with the Court

 Conduct research

 Assist attorneys and other paralegals in preparation for trials and provide trial support

 Maintain case calendar

 Prepare and maintain case and document files, to include submitting File Opening Memos and closing requested client/matters.

 Provide back up to daytime paralegals with projects, Court filings and trial preparations

 Prepare, file and serve pleadings

 Coordinate shareholder notices, audit notices, delivery of subpoenas to witnesses and parties to action(s)

 Develop computer proficiency with all applications required by the job, to include, but not limited to: File&Serve Xpress, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PDF Docs, Adobe, iManage filing system, Intapp time entry, Intapp conflict check system, e-discovery databases

 Type and proofread legal documents, memoranda, correspondence, forms

 Attend to Corporate calendar, and assigned attorney’s calendars; make appointments and reservations

 Answer phones, take messages or transfer phone calls into attorney’s voice-mail, transcribe messages, if needed

 Document production; typing from handwritten copies, tapes and voice-mails

 Send faxes, make copies, send mail by Federal Express and Certified Mail

 Transfer calls and set up conference calls

 Search for addresses, phone numbers and other relevant case information in Outlook and DMS

 Bring things into the system and send e-mails with more than one attachment

 Assist with overflow work when needed and any other duties as assigned

 Assist in other sections if requested, on an as-needed basis

REQUIREMENTS:

 College degree required; previous administrative experience preferred

 Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing

 Excellent technology skills and aptitude; strong typing and proofreading skills

 Ability to learn quickly and eagerly

 Superior attention to detail and organizational skills

We offer a beautiful facility; a very competitive salary commensurate with skill level and experience; and excellent benefit package, including immediate coverage under our medical, dental & vision plans, parking/commuting allowance, 401K plan and generous paid time off.

To apply for the position, please submit your resume and cover letter with your salary expectations to

[email protected]

Company info

Young Conaway Stargatt & Taylor LLP
Website : http://www.youngconaway.com