Permanent Part-Time Legal Assistant / Paralegal — Small Law Firm
Busy small law practice seeking a sharp, reliable Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support our attorneys. This is a permanent part-time position with flexible hours — not a seasonal, summer, or temporary role. We're looking for someone who wants an ongoing place with us and is ready to grow into it over time.
Will train butsome experience preferred. This is a great fit for a pre-law or law school student, recent grad, or anyone looking to break into the legal field and gain real, hands-on experience , as long as you're seeking a lasting position rather than short-term work.
If you're organized, proactive, and good with people and deadlines, we want to hear from you.
What you'll do:
- Answer phones, take messages, and handle client intake calls professionally — this is an essential, everyday part of the role
- Prepare, organize, and maintain legal documents, files, and case materials
- Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and correspondence
- Conduct legal research using online databases, statutes, and case law
- Track court filing deadlines, meetings, and appointments
- Coordinate communication between clients, courts, and other parties
- Help with trial prep — organizing exhibits, evidence logs, and witness information
- Keep things running and manage matters while attorneys are in court
What we're looking for:
- Someone who takes initiative and works proactively, anticipates what needs to be done and follows through without waiting to be asked
- Reliable phone presence and excellent client communication; comfortable being the first voice clients hear
- Excellent organization and the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Professional, detail-oriented, and dependable
- Comfortable in an office setting
- Eager to learn and grow with the firm long-term
- Legal research experience is a plus (but not required)
The details:
- Pay: $15-$20/hour
- Position: Permanent, part-time with flexible hours — ongoing, not temporary
- We'll do our best to work around your schedule, and we ask that you let us know your general availability and the hours/days you can commit to
Sound like you? Send your resume and a short note telling us (1) your availability — the days and hours you can work — and (2) why you're looking for a permanent part-time role. Email: [email protected]
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
