Experienced Legal Specialist (Legal Administrative Assistant)

About You

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Prior experience in law firm handling civil litigation matters and filing documents via court platforms
• Comfortability with technology, and the ability to learn new software quickly
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel, document management and docketing software
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to anticipate and meet deadlines
• The ability to take direction, prioritize, and work independently
• The ability to adapt to change
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment
• A desire to handle a variety of different tasks in a busy firm environment
• Capacity to manage large volumes of documents
• A strong work ethic
• Professional demeanor

Position Details

This position is responsible for a wide variety of support tasks for attorneys and paralegals. Key duties include but are not limited to:

• Filing and serving documents utilizing various court platforms
• Uploading documents to client portals
• Entering deadlines and docket dates in docketing system
• Organizing and maintaining electronic case files in both local storage locations and our document management system
• Proofreading legal documents for accuracy
• Preparing correspondence and drafting legal documents
• Assisting paralegals with obtaining records and trial preparation
• Copying and scanning as needed
• Occasional backup reception and general office organization

Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Legal Specialist, Legal Administrative Assistant, or Legal Secretary in a private practice law firm
• Experience filing and service documents on court platforms

Compensation:

• Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and relevant experience. The annual salary range for this position is $50,000-$70,000.

About the Firm

Haws-KM is a mid-sized firm handling complex and high-stakes litigation matters with exceptional clients and experts. Our practice places a premium on and values high standards of achievement, quality, analytical ability and drive for excellence. We have an outstanding team of attorneys, paralegals and staff with which to work.

Haws-KM takes great pride in our collegial, respectful and collaborative culture. We have a very pleasant work environment and offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including a dress for your day policy, fitness center access and the potential to work remotely one day per week. Haws-KM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse working environment and providing mentorship for our team.

Benefits Offered

Haws-KM offers a highly competitive and comprehensive suite of benefits, including:

• Health and dental insurance
• Flex benefit plan (e.g., day care, out of pocket medical)
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary vision insurance
• On-site fitness center
• 401(k) plan

How to Apply

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to Jessica Hanson at jhanson@hkmlawgroup.com.