Overview
HYBRID ESTATE PLANNING/PROBATE ASSISTANT or PARALEGAL Jobs in Aventura, FL at Elder Needs Law, PLLC
Hagens Berman is an international class-action and complex litigation law firm taking on the world’s largest corporations and entities on behalf of plaintiffs.
We are an award-winning international team of attorneys, representing and protecting the rights of victims of fraud and negligence through antitrust, consumer protection, data privacy, product liability, whistleblower and other areas of litigation.
Hagens Berman’s legal team brings three decades of experience and a track record of ground-breaking verdicts and settlements to every challenge, large or small. We fight with the creativity and tenacity to continue to raise the bar of legal representation and results. We believe in taking on every case with the goal of achieving the best outcome for the largest group of individuals and seek to return real change and recovery to the classes and clients we represent.
Hagens Berman is currently seeking an Office Manager/Legal Assistant for its Berkeley, CA office. This position would be responsible for general administrative duties, as well as providing legal support.
Responsibilities:
Support legal team with calendar management and updating matter list; setting up court reporters, court calls, and conference calls; making travel arrangements; and photocopying, scanning, and filing
Make preparations for depositions, meetings, and other gatherings, both virtually and in person
Maintain and manage off-site records
Index and box closed case materials for storage
Submit weekly time entry for Attorneys and transmit weekly bills to Seattle
Prepare monthly expense reports and credit card/petty cash reconciliations
Assist with managing and tracking litigation matters, including maintain internal files
Assist with maintaining and searching Excel and Microsoft Access databases.
Work with clients and class members to gather and convey information.
File and scan documents in document management system.
Perform administrative functions such as assisting in maintaining a paperless office by scanning and filing documents in document management system, calendaring deadlines, updating matter list, and performing word processing functions
Answer incoming calls, distribute mail, maintain public areas, order/stock office supplies, and coordinate equipment maintenance/repair
Serve as primary liaison between office vendors and suppliers
Maintain public areas of office and order supplies
Miscellaneous duties and special projects as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3+ years’ litigation experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary.
Understands advanced legal concepts and terminology, formats, and BlueBook citations.
Knowledge of the rules regulating paralegals/legal assistants.
Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize workload, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to perform under tight deadlines and maintain patience in high pressure situations.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Word required. Experience working with Microsoft Office 2010 a plus.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, verbal and written communication skills including spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills.
Must manage highly confidential information with professionalism and unquestionable integrity.
Hourly Range: $28.00 to $38.00 per hour DOE
Full time employees become eligible for several benefits on the first of the month following hire, including medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, AD&D, EAP, 401K, LTD and STD. Also available is a voluntary FSA, and transit and parking benefits.
Please send resumes to [email protected] and include “Berkeley Office Manager/Legal Assistant” in the subject.
Title: HYBRID ESTATE PLANNING/PROBATE ASSISTANT or PARALEGAL
Company: Elder Needs Law, PLLC
Location: Aventura, FL
