Our client, a full-service, regional law firm serving local, national and international businesses, is seeking a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support their commercial/business litigation team. The firm has nine offices in five states and lawyers admitted to practice throughout the country. The Morgantown office has a very supportive cohesive team with a recently renovated office space and is in a great location near the river with only 10 attorneys in office. This role will be supporting Partner in Charge and one other attorney. Education and Experience Must have a minimum of three to five years of law firm experience, preferably in business/commercial litigation. Corporate law experience a plus. Experience working with multiple attorneys is required. Knowledge Requirements Experience working in a mid to large-size firm and collaborating with various firm-wide departments in handling multiple responsibilities, including case opening, billing, records, etc. Effective oral and written communication skills needed to draft and proofread correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents. Knowledge and ability to participate in the client billing process, including assisting attorneys in entering narratives, tracking billable tasks, making edits, calendaring billing due dates, and delivering bills to clients in electronic and paper forms. Schedule conferences, meetings, appearances, hearings, depositions and mediations by Court requirements. Using various Court filing systems, must have experience filing pleadings in the state by the related court requirements. Understand Court requirements to calculate deadlines and ensure the attorney and team meet them. Schedule client appointments in coordination with the attorney. Managing electronic and paper case files. Handling incoming and outgoing mail and other correspondence. Answering, screening, directing, and placing telephone calls and emails. Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and time constraints. Strong attention to detail, initiative and follow-through required. Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly express thoughts to others and exchange information. Work in collaboration within a group and individually to ensure that clients are satisfied, including the desire to understand client concerns and build trust. Notable Benefits: Salary of $60k-$65k 80% paid healthcare, dental (available on 1 st day) 3+ weeks PTO – plus 11 paid holidays Long term/short term disability fully paid by firm (available on 1 st day) After 1 year the firm offers 401k & profit-sharing Onsite – 8:30-5PM – some flexibility About Zerega Consulting: Zerega Consulting is a woman-owned and managed legal recruiting and consulting company. Founded in 2003, their boutique search firm caters to attorneys at all levels from managing partners to associates throughout the United States.
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