V105 - Legal Assistant | Civil Litigation Legal Assistant
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Job Description
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Job Description
Job Duck is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant to support a busy civil litigation law firm handling sensitive and complex matters.
In this role, you will play an essential part in keeping cases organized and moving forward by managing records, calendars, court deadlines, filings, correspondence, and other critical administrative tasks.
The ideal candidate is empathetic and comfortable working with individuals who may be navigating difficult or traumatic circumstances, while also demonstrating discretion, reliability, strong attention to detail, and excellent follow through.
This opportunity is especially well suited for someone who can work independently, think proactively, communicate clearly, and confidently keep an attorney accountable to important deadlines and commitments.
Monthly Compensation: 1,150 to 1,220 USD Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain a high level of responsiveness and availability throughout scheduled working hours Help identify potential issues and take initiative to resolve them independently when appropriate Communicate clearly and promptly regarding task status, priorities, availability, and potential challenges Help fine tune and expand the firm's training playbook as processes evolve Follow appropriate security protocols and take proactive steps to prevent information security risks Support the firm's mission of providing thoughtful and trauma informed legal assistance to clients navigating sensitive circumstances Handle sensitive client and ca