Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant

The candidate receives, sorts, scans, and distributes mail and packages. Delivers mail to Post Office when needed. Daily court runs to file/pick up documents from the courthouse; hand delivers documents and packages, as needed. Creates new client (physical and electronic) files; creates subfiles. Prepares, organizes, and closes case files for offsite storage. Creates and updates Pleadings notebooks and trial binders. Prepares, files, and sends enclosure memos, motions to continue, motions and orders to extend or enlarge time, as well as certificates of service. Schedules meetings with attorneys; calendars deadlines. Serves as a backup coverage for the Receptionist during lunch or when coverage is needed. Should have 1 year of related experience. Must have a valid driver’s license. Works with customers (this includes internal and external audiences) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; is committed to providing quality service. Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Is committed to continuous improvement. Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals (difficult, hostile, or distressed); relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, persons who are differently-abled, and other individual differences. Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, and trust; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Establishes action plans for self to accomplish specific goals. Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources needed to accomplish own goals and objectives. Develops and uses tracking systems for monitoring own work progress. Effectively uses resources such as time and information. Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Clearly and concisely presents and expresses ideas and information appropriate to the audience, orally and in writing. Listens actively to what others are saying to achieve understanding. Shares information with others and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information; is open, honest, and straightforward with others. Identifies existing and potential problems or issues. Obtains relevant information about the problem or issue, including recognizing whether more information is needed. Objectively evaluates relevant information about the problem or issue. Identifies the specific cause of the problem or issue. Develops recommendations and evaluates the alternative course of action, selects courses of action, and follows up. Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment. Must be adept in Microsoft Office365 applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. Fluency in written and spoken Spanish is a plus.

Company info

Sodoma Law, PC
211 East Boulevard
Charlotte
North Carolina
United States 28203
Website : http://www.sodomalaw.com