Jensen Baird is a mid-sized, full-service law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to join our fast-paced, growing Trust & Estates group.
Legal Assistants play an integral role in our business by providing key administrative support to their attorney(s) while working together with the team to maintain a positive and productive work environment. The ideal candidate will be motivated, highly organized and detail oriented. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, dynamic workplace and gain hands-on experience or add to your knowledge base in the legal field.
Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with document management, organization and opening/closing of files
- Coordinate with clients, attorneys and other parties to schedule client meetings, court dates, depositions, and other litigation-related meetings, and manage the attorney’s Outlook calendar
- Assist with all aspects of litigation including filings in all state and federal courts, drafting correspondence, notices of discovery to opposing counsel, and other form documents
- Assist with time entry and billings
- Provide general administrative assistance
- Use legal software (NetDocs, ShareFile, etc.)
Qualifications and Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Motivated, fast learner
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Time management and organization skills
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional work experience
- 2-5 years of experience in an office setting, preferably at a law firm or within another other law-related setting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Experience with legal software (NetDocs), preferred
Jensen Baird offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package including health, dental, long-term care, life and disability insurances, HSA/FSA and DCA options, retirement benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, potential hybrid work options, and paid parking.
Please submit your resume and cover letter to Mary Johnston, Firm Administrator, at mjohnston@jensenbaird.com