Bradley Murchison · 1 month ago
Experienced Legal Assistant
Bradley Murchison is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for their Baton Rouge office. The role involves supporting multiple attorneys with various responsibilities, requiring excellent time management and communication skills.
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Responsibilities
Experience as a Legal Assistant
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Adobe, dictation, timekeeping, and client management software, such as Legal Tracker, Check Mate, and Summation
Knowledge of Louisiana court’s e-filing systems/experience with filing pleadings, motions, etc
Managing attorney’s calendar and schedule
Open and close files and all associated tasks
Managing the electronic case files
Assisting attorneys with time entries
Preparing attorney and office expenses
Transcribe, type, copy, fax, and email documents and correspondence
Format, proofread, and send client reports
Schedule depositions and mediations
Use strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with attorneys, colleagues, and clients
Prioritize, organize, and manage heavy workload with deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed
Assisting with general office duties
Qualification
Required
Experience as a Legal Assistant
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
Knowledge of Adobe, dictation, timekeeping, and client management software, such as Legal Tracker, Check Mate, and Summation
Knowledge of Louisiana court's e-filing systems/experience with filing pleadings, motions, etc
Managing attorney's calendar and schedule
Open and close files and all associated tasks
Managing the electronic case files
Assisting attorneys with time entries
Preparing attorney and office expenses
Transcribe, type, copy, fax, and email documents and correspondence
Format, proofread, and send client reports
Schedule depositions and mediations
Use strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with attorneys, colleagues, and clients
Prioritize, organize, and manage heavy workload with deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Ability to maintain and handle confidential information
Ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed
Assisting with general office duties
Company
Bradley Murchison
Bradley Murchison Kelly & Shea was formed in February, 2009 by a group of lawyers who had practiced together for many years in a large, well established law firm.