Legal Practice Assistant

Maynard Nexsen PC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Maynard Nexsen PC in Greenville, SC seeks a Legal Practice Assistant to support the Intellectual Property group with administrative case management and litigation tasks. The role requires meticulous filing, time entry in Aderant, and coordination of deadlines and billing.

The candidate should have a High School diploma and prior legal practice assistant experience, preferably in IP. This is an in-office position with occasional extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Prior Legal Practice Assistant experience required.
• Prior Intellectual Property experience required.

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and closing of old files.
• Submitting invoices to accounting for processing and billing, with follow-up.
• Entering and finalizing attorney time in Aderant and reviewing prebills.
• Preparing and sending daily deadlines to attorneys and paralegals.
• Updating files and submitting expense reports for attorneys.
• Processing associate dues and renewals.
• Providing other legal/administrative support as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Education

High School diploma

Legal Practice Assistant experience

Intellectual Property experience

Tools

Aderant

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: Greenville, SC 29601,

Title

Legal Practice Assistant

Department

Intellectual Property

FLSA Status

Non - Exempt

Summary

The candidate will be responsible for administrative case management and litigation support of the Intellectual Property Practice group.

Essential Job Functions

• Opening new files and closing of old files


• Submitting invoices (from foreign associates, etc.) to accounting for processing and billing, and continued progress follow-up as needed


• Entering and finalizing attorney time into Aderant and/or reviewing prebills for final invoice processing


• Preparing and sending daily deadlines to attorneys and paralegals


• Updating files


• Submitting expense reports for attorneys


• Processing associate dues and renewals


• Other legal/administrative support in particular unbillable tasks

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to work successfully with multiple team members, interacting with employees at all levels of the organization.


• Competent to handle a variety of activities with attention to detail and quality, with the ability to follow through and follow up, and adapt to quickly meet changing deadlines and priorities.


• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.


• Ability to complete multiple tasks and a high volume of work on short deadlines and follow through on assigned tasks with limited supervision.


• Retain a high level of flexibility and resourceful problem solving.


• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma


• Prior Legal Practice Assistant experience required


• Prior Intellectual Property experience required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• In office position


• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.


• Normal office environment; no unusual physical demands.