Legal Assistant Job at UPCIC
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Position Overview:
The Legal Assistant reports directly to his or her assigned attorney and is trained and specialized to support the attorney in litigating cases effectively by creating and maintaining digital case files, managing the attorney’s schedule, creating and writing the first draft of documents.
Essential Job Functions
Frequency: Rarely (0-15%) Occasionally (16-45%) Frequently (46-100%)
Equipment
_F__ telephone R O F
_F__ copier R O F
_F__ computer R O F
_R__ fax machine R O F
Physical Requirements:
_R__ standing R O F
_F__ sitting R O F
_R__ lifting 20 lbs. R O F
_R__ carrying R O F
_O_ walking R O F
_R__ driving R O F
_F_ typing R O F
_F_ talking R O F
Mental Requirements:
_F__ problem-solve R O F
_F__ make decisions R O F
_O__ supervise R O F
_F__ interpret data R O F
_F__ organize R O F
_F__ write R O F
_O__ plan R O F
Working Conditions:
_F__ indoor R O F
_R__ outdoor R O F
_R__ high temperatures R O F
_R__ cold temperatures R O F
_R__ loud noise R O F
_________________________________ _________________
PRINT NAME DATE
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EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE
The Legal Assistant reports directly to his or her assigned attorney and is trained and specialized to support the attorney in litigating cases effectively by creating and maintaining digital case files, managing the attorney’s schedule, creating and writing the first draft of documents.
Essential Job Functions
- Keep cases organized by creating a digital file system and maintaining the digital file system
- Schedule all events on the attorney’s calendar
- Schedule and manage a task list of all the attorney’s deadlines
- Draft and file clerical documents, such as all notices, stipulations, orders, summons, etc.
- Prepare the first draft of documents, such as pleadings, motions to compel, motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, releases, etc.
- Review, prepare, and file court documents for the attorney
- Prepare legal correspondence and documents to be issued to counsel and court
- Review, prepare, and provide folders for attorney’s events, such as hearings, depositions/examinations under oath, mediations, meetings, trials, etc.
- Verbally communicate with law firms, witnesses, experts, the judiciary, court reporting firms, interpreting firms, printing firms, etc.
- Communicate with various internal departments, such as accounting, claims, SIU, underwriting, etc.
- Meet legal assistant’s deadlines to assist the attorney’s deadlines
- Input billing for daily activity
- Compile, analyze, and organize information
- Assist attorneys in a legal office
- Other duties as assigned
- Legal Assistants skills for litigation, including an understanding of the rules of procedures
- Attention to detail
- Ability to handle heavy call volumes
- Ability to work independently as well as a team player
- Dependable and reliable
- Ability to multi-task
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook and Adobe
- Keen observation skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Impressive communication skills
Frequency: Rarely (0-15%) Occasionally (16-45%) Frequently (46-100%)
Equipment
_F__ telephone R O F
_F__ copier R O F
_F__ computer R O F
_R__ fax machine R O F
Physical Requirements:
_R__ standing R O F
_F__ sitting R O F
_R__ lifting 20 lbs. R O F
_R__ carrying R O F
_O_ walking R O F
_R__ driving R O F
_F_ typing R O F
_F_ talking R O F
Mental Requirements:
_F__ problem-solve R O F
_F__ make decisions R O F
_O__ supervise R O F
_F__ interpret data R O F
_F__ organize R O F
_F__ write R O F
_O__ plan R O F
Working Conditions:
_F__ indoor R O F
_R__ outdoor R O F
_R__ high temperatures R O F
_R__ cold temperatures R O F
_R__ loud noise R O F
_________________________________ _________________
PRINT NAME DATE
_________________________________
EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE
Benefit Highlights
- Industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance plan
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of 100% on up to 5% of compensation (match is fully-vested immediately)
- Generous PTO policy
- Eligible for performance based bonuses
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