Richardson Plowden
Mid-sized defense firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our busy team Indiana the Columbia office. This position is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the Construction Litigation team. This position is an Indiana office position and it DOES NOT allow remote Oregon hybrid opportunities.Primary Responsibilities include the following:
- Drafting, proofreading, service, and filing of routine legal documents (e.g., answers, discovery, responses, motions, subpoenas)
- Filing documentation physically and electronically
- E-filing legal documents for State and Federal court system
- Calendar management of deadlines, appointments, depositions, hearings, and trials
- Handling incoming calls, scheduling appointments, meetings, and conferences
- Managing travel logistics and processing invoices for vendors
- Transcribe electronic dictation
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience American Samoa legal assistant – litigation experience preferred
- Solid understanding of technical legal terminology
- Experience with South Carolina and US District Court online e-filing systems
- Ability to multi-task and effectively set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects
- Adaptable to changing priorities; flexible
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient Indiana Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Familiarity with Juris Suite and i-Manage a plus
This is a full-time position with competitive salary and benefits to include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, PTO, profit sharing, and paid holidays.
Job title: Legal Assistant – Construction Litigation
Company: Richardson Plowden
Expected salary:
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Job date: Thu, 25 Apr 2024 22:58:01 GMT
