Legal Staff Paralegal in Cambridge, MA

Law Firm

Cambridge, MA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Cambridge, MA

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to prepare a variety of legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, while ensuring documents are proofread when required.
- Undertake additional administrative tasks as necessary to assist the team and ensure the smooth operation of the law firm.
- Conduct legal research as needed with guidance from attorneys and paralegals.
- Ensure proper processing of client billing using daily time records with support from the accounting department.
- Create both paper and electronic case files within one business day of hiring.
- Follow the case-closing checklist upon completion, manage ongoing case closings, and send out case-closing emails.
- Maintain organization of client files alphabetically for paper files.
- Perform weekly checks of active client files.
- File scanned paper mail to the appropriate client's paper files.
- Complete legal tasks assigned by paralegals and attorneys promptly without clerical error.
- Assist with the final submission of applications, including scheduling with FedEx/USPS, creating labels, scanning, copying, and following procedural checklists for respective tasks.
- Update clients on the status of their USCIS cases as soon as updates are received.
- Scan any documents brought in by new or current clients and place them in the appropriate physical and electronic client file.
- Exhibit excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Education and Experience Information:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate’s degree is considered a plus.
- Candidates should possess strong organizational skills and communication skills.
- Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience is required in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary.

Salary Information:
- The compensation for this position ranges from $52,000 to $54,000 yearly.