Job Summary
Kate Hawkins Law is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our new practice in Moscow, Idaho. We serve clients in Washington and Idaho in family law, estate planning, probate, and civil litigation matters.
Pay Range: $22.00–$32.00 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated skills.
The ideal candidate will showcase strong communication skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism. A minimum of 3 years of experience in a law office is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate.
Duties
- Assist with document preparation, legal correspondence, and preparing pleadings and discovery materials.
- Manage client information using case management software, such as Clio, to ensure all records are accurate, organized, and up-to-date.
- Support litigation processes through filing documents with courts, tracking case deadlines, and coordinating with clients and external parties.
- Perform data entry tasks with precision; maintain detailed logs of case activities and correspondence.
- Conduct legal research utilizing tools like LexisNexis to gather pertinent case law and statutory information.
- Provide administrative support including scheduling meetings, managing calendars, handling phone inquiries with professional etiquette, and performing transcription as needed.
Skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
- Computer proficiency and relevant experience with document preparation and case management software.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.
- Strong communication skills and professionalism for interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts.
- Superior clerical skills including data entry, filing systems, phone etiquette, transcription accuracy, and general administrative experience.
Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
