Legal Assistant - Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Litigation practice. The successful candidate should excel at teamwork, initiative, work ethic, flexibility, attention to detail, and should demonstrate an excellent customer-service attitude. More complex tasks may be assigned under supervision and with appropriate training.

Responsibilities :

• Assist attorneys with administrative functions such as preparing engagement letters, opening new matters, submitting conflicts searches, drafting documents and correspondence, time entry, and managing CLE requirements
• Work closely with other Legal Assistants to ensure departmental needs are full-filled
• Coordinate client invoice pre-bills, make billing edits, and submit as final for distribution to the client
• Provide back-up assistance to other Legal Assistants, Paralegals, and colleagues
• Format, edit, print, scan and file documents
• Investigate inquiries providing timely responses
• Prepare and submit expense reports
• E-Filing in various State and Federal Courts
• Logistical preparation for meetings and conference calls, including conference room reservations, meal orders, technology needs, reminders to attendees, etc.
• Liaison with all internal departments on behalf of the attorneys
• Complete special projects as directed

Qualifications :

The Firm offers a very competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, 401K and PTO. A background check will be completed on the final applicant to whom an offer is made. To learn more about our firm, and to apply online, please visit www.mmmlaw.com.