Mass Tort Legal Assistant I

1-3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test
Paralegal Certificate or Associate’s Degree in Legal Studies, preferred

Salary Information:
The salary for a Mass Tort Legal Assistant I at The Gori Law Firm is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Experience Information:
Previous clerical or legal experience is required for this position. The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal Certificate or Associate's Degree in Legal Studies, but this is not required. The candidate must also have experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and Adobe, as well as typing and saving documents, organizing and processing data, and proofreading for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Customer service skills are also preferred for this role.

Overall Job Description:
The Gori Law Firm is seeking a Mass Tort Legal Assistant I to join our team. This full-time position requires 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with potential for alternative and flexible schedules based on department needs and supervisor approval. The position reports to the Supervising Attorney and is responsible for performing clerical duties such as answering client phone calls, organizing legal documents, electronically saving information, and managing department mail.

Position Requirements:
To be considered for this role, candidates must have either clerical or legal experience, and possess a strong skill set in MS Office Word, Excel, and Adobe. The ability to type quickly and accurately, as well as communicate effectively with coworkers is also required. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well-organized, and have a strong attention to detail. Previous customer service experience is preferred, and punctual and predictable attendance is a must. This position requires performing job duties in the office at a desk on a regular basis.

Position Duties:
The Mass Tort Legal Assistant I will be responsible for gathering data from various sources and inputting it into databases, as well as saving documents and extracting information from them. The individual in this role will also need to be highly organized and detail-oriented in order to meet deadlines and ensure accuracy in spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Effective communication with coworkers and clients is essential, and the individual may also be required to answer client questions regarding court updates. Other special projects may also be assigned as needed.

Education, Certificates, and Licenses:
A high school diploma or GED is required for this position, and candidates must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test. While not required, a Paralegal Certificate or Associate's Degree in Legal Studies is preferred.

Salary Information:
The Gori Law Firm offers a competitive salary for the Mass Tort Legal Assistant I position, which is based on experience and qualifications.

Experience Information:
Previous clerical or legal experience is required for this position. The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal Certificate or Associate's Degree in Legal Studies, but this is not required. The candidate must also have experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and Adobe, as well as typing and saving documents, organizing and processing data, and proofreading for spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Customer service skills are also preferred for this role.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform clerical duties such as answering client phone calls, organizing legal documents, electronically saving information, and managing department mail
- Gather data from various sources and input it into databases
- Save documents and extract information from them
- Organize work tasks in a sequential and detail-oriented fashion
- Communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers and clients
- Answer client questions regarding court updates
- Complete special projects as assigned

Position Requirements:
- Clerical or legal experience
- Competent knowledge and demonstrated skill set in MS Office Word, Excel, and Adobe
- Ability to type quickly and accurately
- Effective communication skills
- Self-motivated and well-organized
- Customer service skills preferred
- Punctual and predictable attendance
- High school diploma or GED
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug test
- Paralegal Certificate or Associate's Degree in Legal Studies preferred

Salary:
- Competitive and based on experience and qualifications

Experience:
- Previous clerical or legal experience required
- Paralegal Certificate or Associate's Degree in Legal Studies preferred
- Experience with MS Office Word, Excel, and Adobe
- Typing, saving and calendaring events
- Filing, organizing, and processing data
- Reading and processing information from text and online sources
- Proofing documents for spelling, punctuation and grammar
- Customer service skills preferred

Not applicable

Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Retirement Plan

English

Clerical, Legal, MS Office, Typing, Organizing, Processing Data, Proofreading, Customer Service, Data Entry, Communication

High School Diploma or GED

Please submit a resume and cover letter to hiring manager at [email protected]

Qualification and Experience High School Diploma or GED, Clerical or Legal Experience

Legal