Legal Assistant
Job Description
What You’ll Do
- Prepare, review, and organize legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and correspondence.
- Maintain case files, track deadlines, and ensure compliance with legal procedures.
- Coordinate meetings, hearings, and court dates, managing attorney schedules.
- Conduct legal research and assist in case preparation.
- Communicate with clients, courts, and other legal professionals in a professional manner.
- Assist with billing, invoicing, and administrative tasks as needed.
- Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive legal information with discretion.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in legal studies, paralegal certification, or equivalent experience.
- One or more years of experience in a legal support role (law firm or corporate legal department preferred).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management software, and legal research tools.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and legal professionals.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Familiarity with court procedures, legal terminology, and document formatting.
- Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks and handle multiple cases simultaneously.
- Experience interacting with clients professionally and maintaining confidentiality.
- Strong proofreading skills to ensure accuracy in legal documents and correspondence.
What We Offer You
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401k retirement plan
- Group life insurance and supplemental Insurance including long-term disability and voluntary life insurance
- Flexible spending account (FSA) for dependent care and a health savings account for medical expenses.
- Vacation Time
- Paid Sick Leave
- 11 Holidays
- Leave of Absence (i.e. bereavement leave, jury duty, etc.)
- Work in a collaborative and professional legal environment.
- Gain hands-on experience and opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Please note that these are just some potential examples, and the specific benefits and perks offered may vary based on the position and location.
Compensation
Salary range between $25.00 – $29.00 hourly may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on individual and the firm’s performance.
Compensation will be determined by a number of factors including educational background and experience.
About Shernoff Bidart Echeverria LLP
At Shernoff Bidart Echeverria, LLP, we are dedicated to protecting policyholders’ rights and holding insurance companies accountable when they fail to honor valid claims. Over the past 40 years, we have secured significant verdicts, negotiated landmark settlements, and helped shape insurance law to better protect consumers. From Holocaust-era life insurance settlements to groundbreaking victories against HMOs and disability carriers, our firm has played a pivotal role in defining and advancing bad faith insurance law.
For more information about the company, please visit our website: https://shernoff.com/
Shernoff Bidart Echeverria, LLP is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decisions, hair texture or protective hairstyles, any combination of protected categories, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law