Legal Assistant
7 days ago
Louisville
Job Description POSITION DESCRIPTION JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant STATUS: Non-Exempt SUMMARY: Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures of the Strategic Business Unit Manager or their designee and the Human Resources Team, the Legal Assistant will perform a variety of duties specific to attorney and business unit support including organizing and preparing client matter information for submission to the appropriate platforms, client support assistance and general administrative duties. This position is non-exempt. Duties and Responsibilities – Legal Assistant: • Preparation and e-filing of legal documents., • Processing/scanning mail., • New file set up in document management software., • Organizing and maintaining high volume of electronic files., • Detail management of case files., • Oral and written communications with a variety of entities, including clients, courts, opposing counsel, vendors, etc., • High level of organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage and prioritize a variety of matters while working with multiple supervisors., • Technologically savvy with a high proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook., • Has the ability and willingness to learn new technology applications and processes., • People oriented – enjoys interacting and communicating cooperatively with a wide range of colleagues from across the firm., • Achievement oriented – enjoys taking on challenges while being proactive., • Capable – shows initiative and can be trusted to perform assigned tasks and duties in a deadline-driven environment., • Proven experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within Litigation., • Familiar/proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), • Exceptional written and oral communication skills., • Excellent interpersonal skills, with focus on rapport-building and listening. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires sitting for the majority of the workday. May lift up to 5 – 10 lbs. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Supervising Attorneys BENEFITS: • 401(k), • Paid time off (PTO), • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, • Wellness program The statements contained in this job description are not necessarily all-inclusive; additional duties may be assigned, and requirements may vary from time to time.