Job Title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
As a Paralegal/Legal Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting legal professionals within a law office environment. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Providing professional client relationship management with external clients.
- Creating, editing, and proofreading complex and practice-specific legal documents, forms, and correspondence, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Creating and maintaining client/matter lists and communication lists.
- Organizing and accurately maintaining physical and electronic documents and files in a timely manner. This includes creating and maintaining working files and binders as requested, and utilizing law firm-provided software to accurately store email messages, and maintain and retrieve files.
- Utilizing Outlook to schedule appointments and calendar dates, and maintaining contacts in Outlook.
- Demonstrating working knowledge of internet resources to perform basic legal research and print off cases, as requested.
- Utilizing law firm software to open new matters, prepare engagement letters, and process conflict reports.
- Initiating client file transfer requests and assisting with client disengagements.
- Facilitating the secure transfer of case/client data in accordance with the law firm’s data security policy.
- Providing backup support to other attorneys and timekeepers as needed, volunteering for overflow work assignments when time permits, and actively seeking to maximize productivity and promote teamwork.
- Participating in departmental projects designed to streamline workflow and/or resolve issues.
- Acting and assisting as a proactive mentor for junior staff and new employees, and assisting with training regarding specific law firm processes and procedures as requested.
Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 3 years of recent Legal Secretarial experience, and/or 3 years of Administrative Secretary experience.
Salary Information:
- The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from to per hour, with an expected 40-hour work week.
- Base pay range: – (Employer estimate), with a median of .
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Work location: In person
This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in legal or administrative secretarial work to join a dynamic team, providing essential support in delivering exceptional legal services and meeting client needs.
