Benefits
- 401k with Matching Up To 3%, Over a 3 Year Vesting Period
- Medical
- Dental - 100% Base Rate Paid by the Firm
- Vision - 100% Base Rate Paid by the Firm
- Life Insurance
- Long- and Short-Term Disability
- PTO
Job Purpose
The E-Filing Legal Assistant is a support role to multiple departments, within the Firm. This person will be responsible for electronically filing a multitude of pleadings and documents for the Firm. This person will need to be detail oriented and able to prioritize well. This person will work effectively with a variety of Firm members, departments, and clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Electronically file documents for Firm departments as assigned.
- Retrieve the filed documents from the court system(s) and return the filed documents to the appropriate casefile owners/departments.
- Assist the departments with updating the Firm’s case management system.
- Electronically provide documents to clients via website uploads.
- Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the department, attorney(s), client, or docket clerk to resolve issues as they arise.
- Other responsibilities as assigned or directed.
Qualifications / Required Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- A minimum of 6 months legal office experience; or 2 years non-legal office experience; or an Associate’s Degree/ 60 undergraduate credit hours; or Paralegal Certification
- Highly detail orientated, ability to interpret and transcribe data with few errors
- Ability to type a minimum of 45 WPM
- Intermediate knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs
- Proficiency navigating through various websites
- Intermediate skills with various software and computer programs
- Eligible to work in the United States
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at time with or without notice.
SouthLaw, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
