Legal Assistant

Remote: 
Hybrid
Work from: 
Knoxville (US)

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Cynet Systems Large https://www.cynetsystems.com
1001 - 5000 Employees
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Job description

Job Description :
  • Experience as Paralegal or Legal Assistant for attorney or law firm that handles litigation.
  • Minimum of 2 years working as a paralegal or legal assistant preferred.
  • Some college experience, preferably graduate of a Paralegal program.
  • Drafting legal pleadings using templates or copying example pleadings.
  • Filing documents with courts and interacting with court clerk offices.
  • Making/sending service copies by certified mail, making arrangements with process server when needed.
  • Scheduling court reporters for court hearings and trials.
  • Helping prepare trial exhibits and witness list.
  • Organizing and maintaining legal files, both hard copy and electronic.
  • Proficiency with building, updating, and maintaining spreadsheets, and working efficiently in multiple data bases.
  • Timely management of casework, including proper documentation and case resolution.
  • Research/review/gather information for cases and document findings accurately.
  • Outreach to internal/external customers for case information and remain professional at all times.
  • Use Excel to track action and status updates on cases.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to send clear, concise emails and respond in a timely manner.
  • Be flexible and adaptable to changing work demands/tasks.
  • Organization and diligent attention to detail is required.
  • Proofreads all documents and written communications.
  • Utilizes good time management, note-taking, email organization and distribution skills.
  • Timely and efficiently process, index, and file documents.
  • Attend staff meetings and participate in discussions.
  • Maintain confidentiality and security of documents.
  • Complete miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervising attorney.
  • Self-motivated, initiates support to attorneys without being asked or directed, and is able to stay on task while working independently.

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