Legal Assistant

#### **Overview** Murphy \& Grantland is looking for a Insurance Defense Legal Assistant to assist the firms’ Attorneys by opening cases, drafting documents, communicating with clients and other related administrative duties. #### **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** The ideal candidate will play a key role in preparing legal documents and answering correspondence. Responsibilities include scheduling and maintaining the attorney's calendar. Knowing how to transcript dictations and typing at a fast pace. Proficiency in Federal and/or State e\-filing. Maintaining important client documentation under high confidentiality. #### **Minimum Qualifications** To excel in this role, you must have at least 3 years of experience as a Legal Assistant. Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to multi\-task. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Case Management System and a willingness to learn new software is important. * An Associate's is required, a Bachelor’s preferred. #### **Benefits** Competitive salary is based on experience. We offer health, vision, dental, PTO and 401K after 60 days of employment. #### **Physical Demands** The physical demands for this position of sitting for long periods of time, hearing long recordings, talking on the phone, repetitive motions, typing, and hand/eye coordination.