Legal Practice Assistant
Cozen O'Connor
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Diego • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per year
About the role
- Preparation of documents
- Efficient workflow which includes the duplication, printing, mailing and merging of documents
- Proofreading of all work for both content and context
- Preparing and maintaining client and office files both in electronic and paper filing systems
- Preparation and submission of new client and/or new matter forms
- Planning and making travel arrangements which include transportation, automobile rentals, and hotel reservations
- Preparing and submitting expense reports and check requests
- Working with the Billing department to resolve billing problems and efficiently process final billing statements
- Working with clients’ electronic billing systems and monitoring billing processes
- Communicating with clients on a daily basis via phone or email. Scheduling and coordinating meetings and conferences
- Strong document processing skills
- Strong project management skills
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years recent litigation experience
- State and Federal e-filing experience
- Experience with litigation procedures and processes
- Calendaring and docketing experience
- Experience with the use of a document management system is preferred
- Redlining experience is preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications with advanced level in Word and Outlook
- Outstanding written and verbal communications; ability to professionally interact with clients, attorneys, and staff is required
- Ability to work overtime is required
- High school diploma or its equivalent required
Benefits
- Hybrid work schedule
- Opportunities for inclusion in the legal profession
- Support for applicants returning to the workforce
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
document preparationproofreadingclient file managementexpense report preparationbilling problem resolutionlitigation procedurescalendaringdocketingdocument management systemredlining
Soft Skills
strong document processing skillsstrong project management skillsoutstanding written communicationoutstanding verbal communicationprofessional client interaction