Legal Assistant

Hawkins Parnell \& Young, LLP is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their team. This position provides a wide range of secretarial, administrative, and clerical support to several Attorneys in a fast\-paced environment. Candidates must have strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills, possess a strong work ethic and be proficient in MS Office. Hawkins Parnell offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short and Long \-Term Disability, and Profit Sharing. **Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To** * Draft and edit pleadings and related legal documents * E\-file and paper file documents with state, federal and appellate courts * Maintain team and court calendars and keep attorneys aware of scheduled events and approaching deadlines * Schedule meetings and conference calls * Communicate by phone and email with clients and vendors, maintaining professionalism and a high level of customer service * Handle billing for assigned timekeepers * Assist in trial preparation * Maintain electronic and paper files on a regular basis * Coordinate travel arrangements and process expense reports * Assist fellow workers and/or other timekeepers as needed **Required Skills And Experience** * Three or more years of legal litigation secretarial or legal assistant experience is required, large law firm experience is a plus * Strong attention to detail * Demonstrated initiative and self\-direction **Why Hawkins Parnell \& Young, LLP?** Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250\-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high\-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide. Over the last half\-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding. *Hawkins Parnell \& Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.*