Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant
Duties: Operates a computer; Scans pleadings, discovery, and other case-related documents using a document scanner. Adjusts the documents as necessary to get the cleanest scan possible. Checks scanned documents for accuracy (correct pages scanned, readable, in the correct order, and turned the correct direction). Prepares documents for scanning (removing paper-clips, staples, tape, sticky notes, or other items that may cause document not to feed correctly in the scanner or that may cover writing on the documents to be scanned). Reviews, organizes (extracts/combines/deletes), and names scanned documents into Case Management system. Names documents in the Case Management system correctly using the Company naming convention. Uploads and saves case documents into the correct file folders in the Case Management system. Prepares pleadings and other documents to be shredded by following established policies and procedures. Returns original client or court documents to attorney(s) and staff by following established policies and procedures. May be required to rotate within the Operations Department and perform tasks in the Communication division including sending faxes, drafting correspondence, and other routine tasks. May be required to rotate within the Operations Department and perform tasks in Court Filing/Calendar Management division including filing documents at the courthouse and calendaring court events on attorneys’ calendars. May be required to rotate within the Operations Department and perform tasks in Duplication including making copies, preparing hearing notebooks, preparing exhibits for court, etc. May be required to provide coverage for other departments if an employee is out sick, on vacation, or at lunch. Receives clients and visitors; maintains good public relations with clients; observes confidentiality of attorney-client relationship. Performs legal assistant duties as requested. Performs typing, filing, photocopying, or reception relief as time permits and as requested by other attorneys, FAST Manager, or Executive Team.

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