Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Office Assistant/Paralegal Assistant to join our small, sole practitioner, legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal functions within a fast-paced law office environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational skills, legal research proficiency, and the ability to manage multiple administrative tasks efficiently. This paid position is perfect for individuals passionate about law and eager to develop their paralegal experience while contributing to meaningful legal work across diverse practice areas.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive executive administrative support to attorneys and legal staff, including calendar management, scheduling appointments, and coordinating meetings
- Assist with legal research
- Draft, review, and proofread legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, discovery requests, and correspondence with precision and attention to detail
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files utilizing document management systems; ensure proper filing and retrieval of documents
- Manage court filings, and tracking case deadlines
- Perform legal research related to estate planning, personal injury law, and other practice areas as needed
- Manage incoming phone calls with professional etiquette; relay messages accurately and promptly
- Assist with transcription of legal dictations and maintain organized records of all case-related documents
Experience
- Prior paralegal experience or relevant legal administrative experience in a law office setting
- Demonstrated familiarity with legal research tools
- Experience working with document management
- Knowledge of various practice areas including estate planning, personal injury law, litigation procedures
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently
- Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence
- Proven proofreading abilities and attention to detail in document review tasks
- Exceptional phone etiquette combined with professional communication skills
This position offers an engaging environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our clients’ cases. We value dedication to excellence in all aspects of legal support—if you’re ready to grow your career in a team committed to integrity and service excellence, we look forward to reviewing your application!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
