Overview
Payroll and Benefits Specialist Jobs in Charlotte – North Carolina – USA at Addison Group
Job Description
Job Description
Opening:Legal Assistant
Pay:$45 – $50k
Location:Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leverage technology resources to ensure the group of attorneys is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible.
Identify most efficient and effective manner to complete tasks.
Prepare documents by formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, printing, and transmitting text, data and graphics using office software applications.
Knowledge of the legal processes that facilitate the accurate preparation of client documents and responding to filing or closing deadlines.
Prepare and coordinate e-filings, as well as filings in state and federal courts if needed.
Handle incoming and outgoing mail, faxes and scan documents.
Ensure that documents are saved and filed into the appropriate work spaces/folders in File Site and paper file.
Maintain the daily calendar of each attorney including, but not limited to, scheduling appointments, meetings and travel arrangements.
Maintain Outlook contacts for each attorney as appropriate.
Open files, close files and assist with conflicts checks.
Provide support to the attorneys with timesheets and regular billing matters.
Request reimbursement for attorneys through Chrome River and for client costs through Accounts Payable.
Maintain a good working rapport with clients and court personnel which requires discretion and judgment.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.Flexibilityto work OT as driven by Litigation practice needs.
Requirements
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED is required. An associate degree, certificate or relatededucationis preferred. Significant prior experience may be substituted for a combination of the educational requirements.
3-5+ year’s litigation secretarial experience in a law firm environment is preferred.
Qualifications and Skills Required:
Strong knowledge of and ability to apply office software applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and PDF.
Working knowledge of legal practices, terminology, documents and court procedures.
Working knowledge of the firm’s support tools.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively in a business environment.
Flexible, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities from multiple sources.
Excellent typing, spelling, grammar, proofreading, transcription and general clerical skills.
Ability to coordinate work activities; prepare legal correspondence and documents; organize and maintain files and records.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including personal computer, copier, multi-function printers, facsimile, and telephone.
Performance Measures:
Ability to perform responsibilities as outlined above, both in terms of the quality and quantity of work.
Expertise with available software and technology tools, understanding of secretarial and office procedures; equipment; legal terminology;attention to detail.
Dependability and cooperation with attorneys, clients and other support staff.
Adherence to office policies and procedures.
Professionalismand ability to communicate effectively and handle multiple priorities.
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexua…
Title: Payroll and Benefits Specialist
Company: Addison Group
Location: Charlotte – North Carolina – USA
Category: Administrative/Clerical, Law/Legal
