Job description
Kenney & Sams, P.C. is currently seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Legal Assistant to add to our growing support team.
This position may be for you if you are a positive, well-organized, self-motivated individual with a passion for providing outstanding client service and you thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
The successful candidate must have at least three years of litigation experience, be familiar with all aspects of civil litigation procedures, demonstrate exceptional prioritization, problem-solving, organizational and project management skills. In addition, the ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, produce work in an accurate and timely manner, and will excel as a communicator with a positive, team focused attitude.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
- Calendar management & docketing; monitor calendars and case deadlines, conduct internet & legal research, review online court dockets
- Efficiently manage both state and federal court filings
- Create, edit, proof, and finalize documents accurately and timely
- Prepare general correspondence, basic motions, discovery requests, basic complaints, document productions, etc.
- E-filing in Federal and State courts
- Evidenced ability to work independently and to work on several projects simultaneously
Requirements include but not limited to:
- College degree in a related field or training from a paralegal program or paralegal certification preferred.
- 3+ years litigation assistant experience
- Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
- Familiar with systems, processes, and applications used in the legal environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work well in a dynamic environment, and to respond effectively with calm, resourcefulness, and flexibility in demanding situations.
- Professional, tactful, honest, respectful, courteous, cooperative, and client-centric spirit
The Firm currently offers a generous compensation package, excellent insurance benefits with 100% Firm paid medical deductible, Firm 401K contributions, Dental, 100% Firm paid life and long-term disability insurance, 11 paid holidays, 4 weeks of paid time off per year, and a fun work culture with many employee perks throughout the year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Experience:
- Litigation: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Southborough, MA 01772 (Required)
Work Location: In person