Legal Assistant

Our client is looking for a Legal Assistant who will independently manage the daily activities of her/his lawyers in their litigation practices. The candidate will have a strong work ethic, be collaborative, professional, adaptable, positive and interested in their work.

If you are someone with:
A strong client service approach
Impeccable proofreading and grammar skills
Organized with a high attention to detail and accuracy when completing tasks
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to be resourceful and work with minimal instruction or supervision
Being able to work within tight timelines to meet deadlines, reassessing priorities as needed
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) when dealing with lawyers, clients, staff and third parties
Being proactive and taking initiative in anticipation of next steps.

Responsibilities
Handling all administrative duties such as email and calendar management, coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, etc.
Preparing and maintaining a bring-forward system, as well as providing appropriate reminders
Under legal professional supervision, preparing legal documents and correspondence according to precedents and/or instructions (drafting letters, revising draft documents, and preparing document comparisons)
Transcribing digital dictation
Entering time dockets
Liaising with Billing Coordinators for the monthly production of accounts
Ensuring all physical and electronic filing is organized and up to date on a regular basis
Delegating tasks to, and coordinating with, other administrative departments
Providing backup coverage in the absence of other assistants
Other duties, as assigned

Please send your updated cv to ccampbell@klopprichards.com if you are interested in this exciting opportunity.

Klopp Richards & Associates would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this opportunity.