Legal Administrative Assistant

This role will support the litigation section’s legal support staff in a range of administrative duties, including, but not limited to:

• Assembling case materials for trials, hearings, arbitrations, and mediations
• Creating, maintaining, and indexing digital files in the firm’s document management system
• Coordinating mailings, deliveries, copy jobs, and court (paper and electronic) filings, including bankruptcy filings and related processes
• Providing backup secretarial assistance to the litigation legal assistants and to attorneys as requested by the legal assistants
• Assisting the Central Files personnel with processes related to onboarding new clients and opening new matters
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required
• Previous experience in legal or professional services environment preferred
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment; ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to learn identification of case-related documents
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to move boxes and lift 25 lbs.

Graves Dougherty offers competitive compensation complemented by an excellent benefits package. Qualified candidates should send a resume to [email protected].

Graves Dougherty Hearon & Moody, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.