Legal Assistant/Secretary Litigation

We hope to hire a legal secretary/assistant in a very busy, small law office in Lewiston, Maine with a state-wide practice. Immediate opening with training on office procedures.

Skills required include:

Excellent typing with speed and accuracy from dictation transcription software into Microsoft Word and email. Ability to format documents in Word.

Familiarity with civil litigation, including pleadings, motions and discovery.

Scheduling depositions and mediations.

Downloading, printing, copying and collating voluminous documents and photos into organized binders.

Ability to learn online filing of court documents, keep track of documents sent, received, due or late. Communicate with medical report providers and others to obtain documents requested on time.

Ability to learn PC Law software to post attorney time, client costs, generate bills.

Answer phone calls, greet clients and perform modest reception duties.