Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Full-time

No

## Law Firm Seeks Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Cain Hibbard & Myers, a fast-paced, dynamic law firm, is searching for a motivated, organized and hardworking legal assistant/paralegal to join their busy business and banking/real estate department in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

### Requirements
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and attributes:
* Strong computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point).
* The willingness to work as part of a team in a deadline-driven environment and the ability to work independently when necessary.
* The ability to follow through on tasks to successful completion.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* The ability to be discreet and observe the strictest standards of confidentiality.

### Responsibilities
The legal assistant/paralegal’s duties and responsibilities will include:
* Document preparation and editing and completion of forms.
* Creation, organization and maintenance of paper and electronic files.
* Communication with clients, other law firm staff and attorneys, city/town hall and court officials and others by telephone, email and mail.
* Management of attorney calendars, scheduling of meetings and docketing of deadlines.
* Participation in security training and education and strict observation of confidentiality requirements.
* Collaboration with peers to ensure responsiveness to clients and attainment of high quality service to our clients.
* Participation in staff, department and firm meetings and contribution to departmental initiatives to advance client support goals.

### Qualifications
Minimum qualifications for the position include an Associates or Bachelor’s Degree. Prior experience as paralegal or legal assistant is preferred.

### Salary and Benefits
Cain Hibbard & Myers offers competitive compensation commensurate with skills and experience, including a strong benefit package, and an enjoyable, supportive team environment.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to or by mail to Jeneen Poplaski, Director of Administration, Cain Hibbard & Myers PC, 66 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201.

Competitive compensation commensurate with skills and experience, including a strong benefit package

Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point), Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Attention to Detail, Discreetness

Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Submit cover letter and resume to or by mail to Jeneen Poplaski, Director of Administration, Cain Hibbard & Myers PC, 66 West Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201

Qualification and Experience Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Prior experience as paralegal or legal assistant preferred

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