Overview
Attorney Jobs in Hampden, ME at McCue Law Office
Job Role: Legal Assistant
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Duration: 6 Months
Client Notes:
· Position is on-site Monday thru Friday, 8:15am to 4:45pm, 1 hour lunch
· Position is for a 6-month initial duration with a likelihood of extension or right to hire
· Initial interviews will be via Teams or phone. Follow-up interviews must be in-person at OUCC office
POSITION SUMMARY:
· The Legal Assistant provides all legal, administrative, and clerical support to the OUCC’s technical staff and attorneys.
· The position plays a central role in helping to maintain, organize, and process information (records, tariffs, and files – both electronic and hard copy) in compliance with established standards and helps to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of division operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
· In addition to general administrative and clerical duties and responsibilities (e.g. – answering telephones, processing mail, filings, proofreading reports, making and distributing hard copies of certain documents, process tariffs, etc.), the Legal Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of case – specific tasks including tracking and reporting on certain activities and changes and maintaining various spreadsheets and databases.
· The legal assistants are responsible for preparing all legal filings, discovery, motions, and all other documents written by the agency’s lawyers and technical analysts.
· They are also responsible for ensuring all filed documents are properly served on all parties to a case and for calendaring all dates.
· The Legal Assistant is also expected to become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in existing and emerging IT capabilities within the OUCC.
· As such, this position may become involved with research and reporting on various topics in support of Commission cases and projects.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Manages and processes all case and non-case related information/documents.
· Supports and assists technical staff and attorneys as assigned.
· Supports and assists all Administrative Assistants in coordinating daily work schedules.
· Maintains calendar dates (in Outlook) for all active cases.
· Setup and coordinate meetings and conferences.
· Organizes case files for attorneys in preparation of evidentiary hearings.
· Contributes to overall Agency and Division goals.
· Interacts with public and external contacts as frontline administrative assistant.
· Creates and modifies documents using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Adobe pdf.
· Perform general clerical duties including but not limited to copying, faxing, mailing, and filing.
· Maintains files in Microsoft Dynamics as well as other emerging IT applications.
· Tracks activities and maintains various spreadsheets and databases.
· Maintains any required Division records and reports.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
· Exceptionally strong organizational skills, including meticulous attention to detail and ability to work on multiple cases and assignments simultaneously.
· Excellent time management skills, including ability to perform and complete tasks under deadline pressure.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of interfacing with all levels of the organization in a dependable, self-motivated, and team-oriented manner.
· Sensitivity to confidential and redacted information in legal filings;
· Knowledge and skill in developing and maintaining case files and other documents;
· Ability to work independently and in teams both in a timely and well organized manner;
· General knowledge of Agency’s Microsoft Dynamics system.
· Proficiency in using Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, SharePoint);
· This position requires a high school diploma.
· Some college or vocational training and at least 2 years of applicable experience are desired.
· The Legal Assistant must be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and is expected to provide a business image that is professional, well-organized, and helpful.
· A working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is required, and incumbent must be able to quickly learn new computer applications.
· Experience with Microsoft Excel and other office-based programs is a plus.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/DIRECT REPORTS:
· The Legal Assistants have no supervisory responsibilities.
· Difficulty of Work: Work is of average difficulty, but at times requires better than average ability to perform many tasks at the same time.
· Attention to detail and the ability to understand legal and regulatory terminology are also crucial.
· Responsibility: The Legal Assistant is expected to complete filings and additional assigned tasks in a consistently accurate and timely manner.
· The Legal Assistant is responsible for being able to contact appropriate staff as required at any time.
· Personal Work Relationships: Necessary working relationships and contacts are broad in scope and include staff throughout the OUCC, relevant IURC staff, utility industry representatives, and the general public.
· Physical Effort: Work requires normal physical demands as required for general filing, sitting, typing, and reading.
· Working Conditions: Work performed in an office environment.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $23.00 – $24.62 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Title: Attorney
Company: McCue Law Office
Location: Hampden, ME
