Legal Assistant
Professional Staffing Group
- Jackson, MS
- Permanent
- Full-time
GREAT PAY AND BENENFITSONLY CANDIDATES WITH THE EXPERIENCE LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED.LITIGATION DEFENSE EXPERIENCE IS REQUIREDResponsibilities:
- production of legal documents
- MEC filing
- proofreading legal documents
- must be able to create fillable documents from multiple sources
- proficient with the use of Microsoft Office suite of Products including PowerPoint
- able to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities in order to meet deadlines
- provide administrative support to Attorneys
- communicate and manage correspondence with attorneys, clients, courts and other legal professionals as requested
- assist in preparation for depositions, mediations and trial
- Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate by e-mail and telephone with a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact
- Possess excellent organizational skills and pay close attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and ability to gain competence in database management systems
- Must possess ability to take initiative and handle various tasks simultaneously while working efficiently, effectively and independently under minimal supervision
- Must have ability to work in a high-pressure environment
- Is neat with self and conducts self in a respectable, responsible, courteous manner