Overview
Sr Legal Asst Jobs in Philadelphia, PA at Temple University
Job Summary
This position manages all cases and court proceedings. Responsibilities include reviewing case files coordinating case activity and events with Judges attorneys and case parties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Duties include but are not limited to:
Acts as the liaison between the assigned judge and the Clerk’s office to ensure court calendars are set and notices are sent for hearings.
Manages an assigned judge’s court calendar including scheduling dates and times for hearings motions and trials.
Provides information to attorneys and other concerned parties regarding cases on court calendars. Retrieves and returns original papers to the courtroom monitors and tracks cases on court calendars and prepares various reports related to assigned cases. Plans schedules and advertises assigned court calendars for jury or non-jury trials motions bond arrangements and judgments to be entered.
Performs various duties in the courtroom such as coordinating paperwork recording dispositions and providing technical guidance and information to attorneys as required.
Updates criminal and statistical information reports and dispositions on the computer and other criminal court systems as required.
Responds to all inquiries including notifying litigants and attorneys regarding dates and times of court cases. Researches and responds to requests of the assigned judge including preparing appropriate correspondence related to assigned court cases.
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or General Educational Development Certificate (GED)
Two years professional legal or paralegal related work experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have and maintain excellent attendance record
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:
Possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License (Class C) and a satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) if assigned job duties requiring the use of a vehicle
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of or ability to learn county and department operations ordinances policies procedures terminology and materials as they relate to assignment
Knowledge of or ability to learn applicable state federal state and local codes and ordinances laws rules and regulations as they relate to assignment
Knowledge of administrative and bookkeeping principles practices standards terminology and software
Knowledge of business English spelling and grammar and legal terminology
Knowledge of court systems rules practices and procedures; terminology documents regulations and state laws related to assigned court/legal office
Knowledge of all functions of the assigned court/legal office and related legal procedures to facilitate referrals and provide information
Knowledge of modern court/legal office practices methods and equipment
Skill in creating maintaining and organizing accurate detailed and complete records in accordance with standard record-keeping/filing/docketing procedures
Skill in effective inter-personal and public relations and customer service; excellent oral and written communication skills to satisfactorily resolve conflicts and issues and to explain established policies and procedures to employees and the general public
Skill in performing tasks which require attention to detail and completing assigned jobs efficiently and correctly
Skill in planning prioritizing and organizing work; ability to handle multiple work assignments and deadlines efficiently accurately and professionally
Skill in transcribing tapes if required by assignment
Skill in the use of personal computers MS Office Suite databases spreadsheets and word processing; typing and entering data into a computer system accurately and efficiently 35 words per minute minimum
Ability to apply common sense to understand follow and complete verbal and written instructions
Ability to communicate and interact clearly and effectively with all those contacted in the course of work in a professional and courteous manner both orally and in writing; establishing and maintaining effective professional and cordial working relationships
Ability to handle confidential information professionally and to exercise discretion in performing assigned job duties; inability to maintain confidentiality will be grounds for dismissal
Ability to make sound independent decisions within policy guidelines by exercising good judgment and intelligent situation-assessment
Ability to provide instruction and direction; effective leadership skills; ability to train supervise and motivate staff
Ability to read analyze interpret and comprehend a variety of documents such as memos instructions correspondence technical reports legal documents ordinances governmental policies and procedures budgets tables professional articles et cetera as they relate to assignment Ability to remain composed professional and pleasant in a stressful fast-paced high-volume environment
Ability to research analyze data and compile information to create clear and concise reports records correspondence legal documents business correspondence reports policies and other written material
Ability to resolve routine and non-routine problems and complaints by applying or adapting established policies and procedures
Ability to work in a team setting
Ability to work independently in the absence of specific instructions or direct supervision
Salary: $48,684.48 annually plus full benefits package
Employment Opportunities (Section 13-50) “The recruitment selection appointment and promotion of employees shall be in such a manner as to promote equal employment for all persons without regard to race age color creed religion ancestry gender national origin physical handicap or political affiliation or sexual preference.�
Title: Sr Legal Asst
Company: Temple University
Location: Philadelphia, PA
