Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a diverse range of legal practice areas, including family law, criminal defense, estate planning, personal injury and more. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing exceptional legal support, managing complex case files, conducting thorough research, and ensuring smooth administrative operations within a fast-paced legal environment. This paid position is perfect for someone eager to develop their legal expertise while contributing to impactful legal work.
Duties
- Assist attorneys with case preparation by organizing documents, drafting legal correspondence, and reviewing case files using document management systems such as Time Matters.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case strategies across various practice areas..
- Manage client communications professionally through phone calls, emails, and written correspondence, ensuring confidentiality and clarity at all times.
- Support procedural law compliance by preparing pleadings, filing documents with courts, and maintaining accurate case records in legal case management software.
- Perform document review and proofreading to ensure accuracy in legal drafting, discovery materials, and court submissions.
- Coordinate interviews with clients and witnesses for trials while maintaining detailed notes for case development.
- Assist with project management tasks such as scheduling deadlines, tracking case progress, and supporting multiple litigation or transactional projects simultaneously.
- Handle administrative tasks including data entry, filing, maintaining organized files both physically and electronically, and supporting executive administrative functions as needed.
- Answering client calls professionally
Experience
- Proven paralegal or legal assistant experience is preferred.
- Strong knowledge of procedural law and familiarity with legal research tools.
- Experience with legal support software and case management platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion while managing multiple priorities efficiently.
- Excellent organizational skills with a keen eye for detail in document review, proofreading, and data entry tasks.
- Exceptional writing skills for drafting legal correspondence, reports, summaries, and client communications.
- Strong interpersonal skills including interviewing clients or witnesses effectively and maintaining professional phone etiquette.
Join our team to become an integral part of a vibrant legal environment where your skills will make a meaningful difference! We are committed to fostering growth through ongoing learning opportunities. This role offers an opportunityto build your career while supporting impactful legal work across diverse practice areas!
Pay: $17.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
