Looking for a legal assistant/paralegal to join our legal team. Prefer at least 2 years in a law office setting. Experience in family law a plus. We are a small family law firm in need of a team player who can handle a fast pace, switch directions easily when needed, have great customer service and organizational skills, build a great rapport with clients, and work independently after training. Work hours would be Monday thru Thursday 8:30 to 5:00 and Friday 8:00 to noon. Benefits package includes health & dental insurance, Simple IRA plan participation after 1 year, and paid time off. Salary DOE.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, Court clerks, witnesses, and other attorneys
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Learn to prepare certain legal documents
- Prepare discovery responses
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Previous experience in office setting
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Computer literacy
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Application Question(s):
- What makes you the perfect match for this job opening? What is your hourly wage or salary expectation?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
