Litigation Legal Administrative Assistant - Medical Malpractice

Hawley Troxell; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Profit sharing

PTO

Job summary

Hawley Troxell is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a group of attorneys in our Medical Malpractice practice. A minimum of 3–5 years of litigation experience is required, with Medical Malpractice experience preferred.

The role demands excellent time management, technical savvy, and strong verbal and written communication skills to prioritize and organize a busy workload. The position is full-time, Monday–Friday, with benefits including 401(k) matching and profit

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of litigation experience.
• Medical Malpractice experience preferred.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize a busy workload.

Responsibilities

• Enter conflicts checks and open client files.
• Assist attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and travel planning.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and others as directed by attorneys.
• Manage electronic case files and docket litigation deadlines.
• Assist with time entries and attorney/office expenses.
• Support general office duties.

Skills

Litigation experience

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Tech savvy

Prioritize and organize workload

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

e-filing systems

file-sharing tools

electronic document management systems

Job description

Hawley Troxell is seeking an experienced Legal Administrative Assistant to support a group of attorneys in our Medical Malpractice practice group. A minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience required. Medical Malpractice experience preferred. Successful candidates must have excellent time management skills, be technically savvy, have strong verbal and written communication skills, and be able to efficiently prioritize and organize a busy workload. Hawley Troxell offers full benefits, including 401(k) with matching and profit sharing, and PTO (DOE). EOE.

Full-time; Monday-Friday.

Technical requirements include:

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint);.;
• Advanced knowledge of e-filing systems and procedures in state and federal courts;
• Experience and knowledge working with file-sharing tools to share documents;
• Experience with and a good understanding of the litigation process, as it pertains to the role of a legal assistant;
• Knowledge of the technology and processes required to assist attorneys with timekeeping, billing, and other administrative tasks;
• Knowledge and familiarity with Medical Terminology;
• Experience working with electronic document management systems; and
• The ability and willingness to quickly adapt to and learn new technology, as needed.

Administrative Requirements include:

• Entering conflicts checks and opening client files;
• Assisting attorneys with scheduling, calendaring, and planning business travel;
• Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and other third parties at the direction of the attorneys;
• Managing the electronic case files;
• Calendaring and docketing litigation deadlines;
• Assisting attorneys with time entries;
• Preparing attorney and office expenses; and
• Assisting with general office duties.