Legal Resource Assistant

Legal Resource Assistant opening in the Silicon Valley office.  Legal Resource Assistants assist attorneys and other legal personnel with administrative, organizational and research work in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Preparing, editing, and proofreading legal documents.
• Filing/submitting documents to state, federal and appellate courts, via the court’s website, or approved e-filing vendor.
• Inputting attorney time entries; revising exported entries to update/change previously entered information.
• At attorney’s request, handle revisions to prebill narratives and coordinate with billing specialist to revise billable hours, move time entries to another client/matter.
• Opening client matters accurately and efficiently.
• Entering and processing expenses and invoices.
• Coordinating and scheduling attorney travel.
• Working with Excel and PowerPoint for a variety of assignments.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma required.  Bachelors, two-year degree, or certification preferred. 
• Prior federal and state litigation experience is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communications skills, both oral and written.
• Strong skills in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Outlook, various databases and Internet research skills.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize and manage time appropriately.
• A proficiency with standard office procedures working in a team/collaborative environment.
• Flexibility to work additional hours, as necessary.