Legal Assistant Ii
Company: Kirsch Daskas Law Group
Location: Troy
Posted on: October 23, 2024
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Job Description:
We're seeking an intelligent, organized, empowered legal
assistant who is a detail-oriented, self-starter. We are looking to
add someone with ambition and a positive attitude to our team. If
you are looking for a drama-free environment to do your best and
fuflfill your personal goals and achieve work life balance, please
apply. This is an IN PERSON position.
Clear, consise and empathetic written and verbal communication
skills are esential to this position. We are a criminal defense
firm. We respresent people accused of crimes. Do not apply if you
do not have a personal interest in this type of law. Law students
will not be considered for this position.
Responsibilities:
--- Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team
and ensure the firm runs smoothly
--- Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as
responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing
attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about
upcoming deadlines
--- Complete legal research as needed under the supervision of
attorneys and paralegals
--- Help with creating a variety of litigation documents, including
pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs
for case preparation, and proofread documents when necessary
--- Manage assigned case files to ensure deadlines are met by other
team members
--- Attend weekly meetings to prioritize assignments and
incorporate workflows
--- Keep clients apprised of case status, court dates, and
progress
Qualifications:
--- Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and
work in a fast-paced environment
--- Candidates should have strong organizational skills and
communication skills
--- Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products
--- 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a
secretary or administrative assistant
--- Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is
required
--- At least 5 years of experience in a law firm setting,
performing administrative tasks
--- Experience in criminal law is a plus
--- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight
deadlines with quick turnaround times
--- Experience in billing time accurately and efficiently
--- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
--- Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and
docketing programs
--- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
--- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
--- Patient and consistent in maintaining established standards,
guidelines, and procedures
--- Unhurried, methodical, and step-by-step approach to
well-defined, repetitive tasks
--- Ability to investigate information with empathy and a positive
attitude
--- Effective team player and collaborator with a cooperative
approach to work
About Company:
Kirsch Daskas Law Group is a boutique criminal defense firm
representing adults and juveniles accused of crimes or at risk of
losing their liberty or children across the state of Michigan. Our
attorneys specialize in client-centered representation using a
multi-disciplinary approach to accomplish clients' personalized
goals. We zealously represent the falsely accused to prevent
wrongful convictions and protect innocence. Founded in 1995,
experience, integrity, and the courage to protect client's rights
and ensure justice for the best results is our challenge.
https://www.kdlawgroup.com
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