Legal Assistant I

Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Responsible for supporting Legal and Operations teams during daily operations.  This position will collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants locally, domestically, and internationally, in pursuit of a highly efficient legal and operational business practice.  Responsible for a variety of administrative legal functions including manual and electronic filing of legal documents, telephone interaction with court staff, supporting tasks in the electronic system of record ILMS, and liaising with in-house attorneys to facilitate the review and execution of documents. RESPONSIBILITIESScan, print, and sort documents with a high degree of accuracy and organization.Process inbound and outbound mail including USPS, FedEx, and UPS.File manual and electronic legal documents with courts.Provide phone support through incoming calls on the legal line- set hearings, respond to specific requests, and give case updates, as needed.Update case status in case management system.Perform other duties, as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION:  High School DiplomaEXPERIENCE:  1-2 years administrative supportKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES: Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe AcrobatStrong organizational skillsAbility to manage the printing, scanning, and sorting of documentsAbility to handle/process a large workload and volumeAbility to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive informationAbility to operate a variety of office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners, fax machines)PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION:  Associate's                 FIELD OF STUDY:  Administrative, Legal, or similar fieldEXPERIENCE: 1-2 years Administrative, Legal, and/or previous office experienceKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES: Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures necessary to understand court filing requirementsKnowledge of online e-filing vendors (e.g., PACER) and legal search engines (e.g., WestLaw and LEXIS)Knowledge of basic mailroom concepts, including processing of inbound and outbound mailAbility to handle the manual paper and electronic filing of documents with courts Ability to track and comply with deadlinesAbility to maintain, organize, and compile information and documents from various sources in a functional orderIf you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide: Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from infor...