Legal Assistant - Asset Recovery and Bankruptcy

JOB Provide administrative and litigation support to the Asset Recovery and Bankruptcy Litigation Section. Reports to the Assistant Section Chief. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Provide administrative andlitigation support, includingmaintainingcalendars, scheduling,filing and reporting.Collaborate with administrative assistant in section to provide necessary backup and/or support in payment processingCoordinate to ensure proper work flowand provide backupassistance to section staff.Assist with preparation of statistical, agency and other reports.Assist with updating Trial Calendar.Assist in screening new cases, preparing new case referrals, and monitoring case dockets of new cases.Assist with maintaining the Section Team site on SharePoint.Assist with obtaining court and case information as requested or required by agencies, court personnel, opposing counsel, or by management.Answer telephone; type and copy correspondence and routine documents.Assist with docketing pleadings and other documents into case management system.Assist with opening and closing cases, maintaining and archiving files.Assist with daily mail review and distribution.Assist with updating telephone lists and organizational charts; maintaining office supplies and supply cabinet.Provide research as necessary.Other duties as assigned by Assistant Section Chief and Section Chief.