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AMS Staffing Inc.

Legal Assistant- 3506370

AMS Staffing Inc., Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Base pay range $80,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

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Job Title:

Legal Assistant

Salary/Payrate:

$80K-$85K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment:

4 days ONSITE/1 day REMOTE (After 90 day training period)

Referral Fee:

AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION Our client is seeking a full-time legal assistant located in Dallas to join their team. This position will be responsible for performing a variety of legal administrative tasks to support their attorneys. Candidates must have excellent communication skills, be well organized, and highly motivated.

Key Responsibilities

Answers and directs telephone calls promptly, taking messages and following up when necessary

Prepares and tracks packages and mail sent using best delivery method

Calendars applicable deadlines and monitors all attorney calendars daily, while keeping up to date with upcoming deadlines

Provides files and other materials necessary for any attorney meetings, court appearances, etc.

Initiates communication with attorneys regarding due date(s) for important assignment(s) and when such assignments will be completed

Files documents and ensures that all filing is up-to-date and in the appropriate placement

Assists with document production and files documents with federal and state courts as requested

Downloads filed documents and exhibits and timely saves them to our client's document management system

Creates templates, table of authority/contents upon request

Coordinates all arrangements for attorney travel (when necessary)

Prepare and submit expense reports for attorneys

Assists with billing tasks, including prebill edits

Inputs time as necessary, with accuracy, and within set deadlines

Accurately and timely prepares binders for interviews, depositions, hearings, and trial

Undertakes file management - opening, closing, and retrieval of client files and highly confidential case files under supervision of an attorney

Prepares formal correspondence and letters on Firm letterhead

Manages multiple priorities and meets deadlines

Coordinates conference registrations on as-needed basis

Education and Experience

Minimum of 10 years of experience in a legal assistant or executive assistant role

Working knowledge of: Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries: Law Practice

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