Job Title:
Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant/Paralegal will be responsible for supporting the transactions team within the law firm. The core responsibilities include:
- Managing multiple attorney calendars to ensure efficient scheduling and time management.
- Filing documents with various state and county document filing systems, including Simplifile, to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
- Drafting simple correspondence under the supervision of attorneys to assist in effective communication.
- Docketing and tracking deadlines to ensure timely completion of tasks and compliance with legal timelines.
- Proofing and editing documents as directed by an attorney to ensure accuracy and professionalism.
- Keeping track of all transaction documents on internal systems to maintain organized and accessible records.
- Providing general administrative support for the transactions team to facilitate smooth operations and client service.
Education and Experience Information:
- A minimum of 10 years of experience as a legal assistant/paralegal, preferably in a high-quality law firm with an emphasis on business law and/or real estate law.
- A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is preferred but not required for this position.
- The candidate should be highly organized, proactive, and possess excellent communication, grammar, and proofreading skills.
- Strong technical skills are necessary, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Experience with NetDocuments or other document management systems is preferred.
- Familiarity with securities law compliance and SEC and other regulatory filings is preferred but not required.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team, remain flexible with assigned duties, and demonstrate a desire to learn and grow is essential.
- The candidate should be able to coordinate and prioritize workload efficiently and work well under deadline pressures.
- A great sense of humor is valued in this role.
Salary Information:
The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $75, to $85, per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
The law firm provides a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the well-being and success of its team members. Benefits include:
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance.
- A self-directed SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with a company match.
- Voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and long-term care insurances.
Additional Information:
The law firm is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for team members and visitors, conducting drug and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The firm is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, ensuring non-discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, domestic partner status, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The firm participates in the E-Verify program to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
Job Type: Full-time
