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Legal Assistant

companyDeHay & Elliston, LLP
locationBaltimore, MD, USA
PublishedPublished: 6/14/2022
Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

DeHay & Elliston, LLP, a nationally recognized asbestos litigation law firm, has an immediate opening for an experienced Legal Assistant. The position requires a candidate with a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a legal assistant in a mid-size law firm.  The candidate should have experience in working with electronic service of documents (PACER, File&Serve, etc.) as well as familiarity with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Adobe), including adding electronic signatures to Word/Adobe documents.  

Qualifications and Skills:

  • 2 years’ experience in a law firm setting as a legal assistant or secretary.
  • Civil litigation experience in complex litigation preferred.
  • Has experience working on cases from start to finish, from first filing, up to & including trial support.
  • Must have strong communication skills, with the ability to work well independently, as well as be part of a team.
  • Candidate should be able to prioritize tasks and work proactively.
  • Must be able to multi-task and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must know Adobe and Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Word, Excel and Outlook, LexisNexis, and Pacer.

Job Duties:

  • Electronic filings.
  • Mail and scanning.
  • Prepare proofs of service.
  • Create trial binders.
  • Enter billing and complete expense reports for assigned attorneys.
  • Prepare Sharefile links for voluminous documents.
  • Provide back-up support for paralegals and secretaries.
  • Any other legal assistant duties requested by the supervising attorney.

Experience:

  • Legal Assistant: 2 years (Required)
  • Notary (Preferred)

DeHay offers a competitive benefits package including employer-paid health, dental, & life insurance. Voluntary benefits, including vision and flexible spending accounts; in addition to our 401 (k) plan.

Salary is commensurate with experience. All applications will be kept in strictest confidence. No phone calls please.

Company DescriptionWe have offices across the US in Dallas, Houston, Baltimore, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago and West Virginia. We currently have approximately 30 attorneys and 40 support staff, we practice heavily in complex civil litigation.

Company Description

We have offices across the US in Dallas, Houston, Baltimore, Bay Area, Los Angeles, Chicago and West Virginia. We currently have approximately 30 attorneys and 40 support staff, we practice heavily in complex civil litigation.

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