Legal Administrative Assistant - 3-5 Yrs Experience - Civil Defense - Philadelphia, PA
- Philadelphia, PA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Philadelphia, PA
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- Administrative
- Legal Administrative Assistant - 3-5 Yrs Experience - Civil Defense - Philadelphia, PA
- Perform secretarial and clerical duties
- Open mail for attorney and log time on time sheet as necessary
- Enter attorney time sheets into computer on a daily basis
- Answer telephone, giving non-legal information when possible, refer call to attorney and take messages
- Transcribe dictation utilizing dictation system (BigHand), occasionally prepare correspondence on own initiative for approval of lawyer and prepare legal documents as required
- Maintain files, assisting with filing or request file clerk assistance from office manager/floor supervisor when necessary
- Responsible for scheduling depositions and various other meetings and appointments
- In emergency may have to deliver or collect documents for attorney at courthouse, other law offices, etc.
- Make travel arrangements and hotel reservations for attorney
- Maintain attorney diary system
- Perform additional duties as required
- Must have 3-5 years of defense litigation experience.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Must be able to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently
- Candidates must have proven track record of organization skills, possess excellent typing skills, possess a keen eye for detail, and have the ability to prioritize, multitask, and work in a team environment