Experienced Legal Assistant
Our national law firm is looking for a full-time Experienced Legal Assistant for our Anchorage, Alaska office.
Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities
- Prepares correspondence and legal pleadings for attorneys.
- Handles litigation filings in federal, tribal and state court.
- Has familiarity with the court rules, calendaring of litigation deadlines, and handling
general litigation tasks. - Carries out administrative duties such as filing, data entry, copying, scanning, etc., as needed.
- Shares basic office tasks with other assistants, including, but not limited to, answering
phones, distributing mail, and managing office calendars. - Works well with colleagues in Anchorage and other Firm offices.
- Supports the Firm’s administrative and legal team with strong organizational skills and interpersonal communication skills.
- Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of office.
- Exhibits professional and courteous communication via phone, e-mail and mail.
- Oversees the preparation of attorney travel vouchers, monthly expense
reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, accounts receivable and payable.
8 hours per day – Monday through Friday – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Skills and Qualifications
- Document Management Skills
- Litigation Management Skills
- Administrative Writing Skills'
- Microsoft 365 Skills
- Organization Skills
- Communication Skills
Minimum Education and Experience
- High school diploma (college degree preferred)
- 3 – 5 years of legal assistant experience, including litigation work.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe.
- Familiarity with other computer software, including time-keeping software and
document management systems. - Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
We offer competitive salaries and benefit packages. To apply: please send cover letter, resume and salary requirements to Vivien Straume at vstraume@sonosky.com.