Legal Administrative Assistant

Ability to read and write in order to proof and perform minor editing (e.g., punctuation, grammar, spelling) of routine law office correspondence and legal case matters. 2. Perform non-complex arithmetic calculations when verifying calculations on forms and documents; maintain records and filing systems at a level normally acquired through completion of high school or equivalent. 3. Approximately one to two years on the job experience necessary in order to gain an understanding of law office policies and procedures and produce accurate legal documents with minimal supervision. 4. Ability to transcribe legal documents, correspondence and reports from rough draft or dictation. 5. Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. 6. Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical or spelling errors. 7. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate and follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact. 8. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone to provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact. 9. Work occasionally requires a high level of mental effort while producing a high volume of information performing other essential duties. 10. Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours. This job description is intended to describe the general requirements of this position. As such, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of job duties or responsibilities required in this job. Subject to firm needs, duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time, on a temporary or permanent basis, and with or without notice. Working Conditions:

Normal law office environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature and the like. 2. On-site presence required. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities or requirements. Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement: