Overview
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support a wide range of legal practices, including estate planning, environmental law, litigation, family law, securities law, and more. The successful candidate will play a vital role in managing legal documents, conducting research, and providing administrative support to ensure smooth and efficient case handling. This paid position is ideal for someone passionate about the legal field who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to develop their expertise across multiple practice areas.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with case management by organizing and maintaining legal files using document management systems such as Mycase.
- Manage client communication efficiently through professional phone etiquette and written correspondence; handle confidential information with integrity.
- Perform data entry, document review, and filing tasks accurately while maintaining organized case files for quick retrieval.
- Provide administrative assistance such as scheduling appointments, coordinating interviews, transcribing notes, and supporting project management initiatives within the legal team.
Skills
- Proven experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with familiarity in various practice areas including estate planning, environmental law, family law, securities law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, landlord-tenant law, civil litigation support, and procedural law.
- Strong research skills with proficiency in Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal research platforms; ability to synthesize complex information clearly.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) along with experience using document management systems like iManage.
- Effective writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence; keen proofreading abilities to ensure accuracy.
- Familiarity with legal case management software such as PCLaw; experience with document review and litigation support tools preferred.
- Exceptional client communication skills combined with professionalism in handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Ability to perform detailed legal research on topics including UCC law (Uniform Commercial Code), tribal regulations, patent law procedures, or immigration statutes as needed.
- Strong clerical skills including filing, data entry, transcription, and maintaining organized records; excellent phone etiquette and administrative support capabilities.
Join us in a role that combines your passion for the law with your organizational talents! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where your skills can grow while making meaningful contributions to our clients’ success.
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
