Legal Assistant
Small law firm looking for an energetic, friendly, organized, self motivated, responsible, professional, quick learner, and hard-working legal assistant to assist 1 attorney (and 1 other staff member) firm practice to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to attorney and enhance office effectiveness
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Schedule consultations
- File documents with court and facilitate service of documents
- Organize hard copy and electronic files for clients
- Monitor deadlines and keep calendars updated
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
Required Skills
- Prior working or internship experience as legal assistant/legal secretary and/or executive assistant/secretary (2-3 years experience ideal)
- Must be comfortable answering the phone and communicating well with clients
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a professional office
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Computer literacy
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
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Work Location: In person
