LEGAL ASSISTANT:

We are a rapidly growing Law Firm in Downtown Boise. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented multi-tasker to serve as the dedicated Legal Assistant for one of our partners. This individual will be the indispensable gatekeeper for the partner. This person should possess the experience and skills to thrive in the role as well as the ambition and ability to grow professionally as the Firm grows.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, coding and organizing documents, entering client billable time, and opening new files.
• Process court filings (electronic or physical) with state and federal courts as required by assigned attorney’s practice and serves legal documents as needed. This includes filing with ECF and iCourt.
• Maintain case calendaring and deadline reminder systems; utilize calendaring system, update and monitor attorney(s) and paralegal(s) calendars.
• Manage partner calendar and workflow.
• Oversee organization of case files and maintain records and files meticulously.
• Review intake forms; review conflict of interest forms; opening of new files; maintain client and general files as needed.
• Assists with overflow projects to include creating, formatting, and editing documents.
• Schedule conferences and depositions and assist with maintaining calendars for other attorneys and paralegals.
• Assist with time/billing entries as needed; edit pre-bills as necessary
• Promptly provide clients copies of all documents and correspondence pertaining to their case.
• Assisting with client communication and update to ensure prompt responsiveness to client concerns.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with a Law Firm. Alternatively, 5 years of experience as an executive-level assistant in a business environment.
• Command of legal processes, procedures, practices, and protocols.
• Familiarity with various forms of litigation.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills to ensure that you stay on top of monitoring areas of responsibility including deadlines and filings.
• Ability to deliver the highest quality work under pressure while always maintaining a positive attitude.
• Familiarity with legal industry software and tools such as Centerbase and LawToolBox.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills to interact with staff, vendors, and clients.
• Professional appearance and manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Self-starter that takes initiative and asks questions.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and, at times, stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Highly proficient Microsoft skills including Word, Teams, Sharepoint, ToDo, and Planner. Proficient with Excel, & PowerPoint.
• Minimum High School Diploma. College graduate with Bachelor's degree or Associates Degree preferred.
• Ability to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the phone and through written communications.
• On-site/in-office with 1-day per week remote.
• Occasional evening and/or weekend work during unusually busy times.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to commute to the office location 5 days a week during regular business hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boise, ID 83702: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• 5 years experience as Legal Assistant or Paralegal or, alternatively, 5 years as an executive level administrative assistant.

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boise, ID 83702

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