Overview
Legal Assistant – Litigation (Insurance Defense) Jobs in Little Rock, AR at Friday, Eldredge & Clark
Position posting for Litigation (Defense) Legal Assistant
Become a valued team member in one of Arkansas’ largest, premier law firms. With a focus on litigation defense, this position provides Legal Assistant support within a team environment based in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Position Summary
The Litigation Legal Assistant is responsible for assisting an attorney specializing in insurance defense. This position plays a central role in case management, keeping active files up to date by downloading all case documents, calendaring deadlines, ensuring all case expenses are documented, performing transcription, drafting basic documents associated with discovery, orders, settlement agreements, and maintaining monthly/quarterly billing. It may perform any task an attorney normally does except those that constitute the unauthorized practice of law (i.e., represent/advise clients, sign documents). Interfaces with and represents attorneys to clients and others. Works under general supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. This is a fast-paced position requiring onsite daily attendance, attention to detail, advanced computer skills and impeccable organization.
Primary Responsibilities Include
· Keep information related to cases or transactions in electronic document management system
· Write reports to help lawyers prepare for trials
· Draft correspondence and other documents, such as contracts
· Obtain affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court
· Review monthly and quarterly billing and provide to attorney for markup, make corrections
· Calendar notable dates related to active cases
This position requires a minimum of three (3) years’ in the Legal field.
· Preparing correspondence and legal papers such as summonses, complaints, motions, responses and subpoenas under the supervision of an attorney.
· Conservation of attorneys’ time by reading, researching, reviewing, verifying and routing correspondence, reports and legal documents; drafting letters and documents; collecting and analyzing information; initiating telecommunications; organizing client conferences and attorney meetings; scheduling couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses and other special functions; coordinating preparation of charts, graphs and other courtroom visuals; and preparing expense reports.
· Managing attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, depositions and travel; recording and monitoring court appearance dates, pleadings and filing requirements; monitoring evidence-gathering; anticipating changes in litigation or transaction preparation requirements.
· Generating revenues by documenting and inputting billable time and reimbursable expenses; preparing invoices; tracking payments.
· Maintaining hard copy and electronic filing system according to practice group needs and law firm standards.
· Demonstrating a high degree of confidentiality in activities. Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
This position is a full time, non-exempt position and may require periodic overtime and flexible schedule in support of case deadlines. The law firm offers a competitive salary (based on experience) and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, cancer insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Legal : 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Assistant – Litigation (Insurance Defense)
Company: Friday, Eldredge & Clark
Location: Little Rock, AR
