Job Title: Legal Assistant I
Job Responsibilities:
- Ensure the smooth operation of the office at all times.
- Support attorneys by optimizing their legal work time.
- Represent the law firm with professionalism, integrity, and warmth when interacting with leads, clients, and court officials.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of organizational and client information.
- Help improve internal office processes.
- Assist with cases as needed, including estate planning, prenups, and other family cases.
- Communicate with clients in person, over the phone, and via email.
- Perform administrative duties such as maintaining office calendars, scheduling appointments, onboarding clients, following up with leads and clients, scanning documents, processing mail, billing, and compiling complex documentation.
- Create and maintain case files both electronically and physically.
- Screen, direct, and prioritize incoming calls.
- Follow up and monitor leads.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Information:
- Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PDF, and other technology.
- Friendly demeanor.
- Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree.
- Knowledge of online court filing systems.
- Knowledge of Docketwise case management system.
- Portuguese language skills (preferred, but not required).
- Candidates with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.
Salary Information:
- Pay range is - per hour, depending on experience.
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time.
- Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week.
Additional Information:
- This is an in-person position with the possibility of becoming a hybrid in-person/remote role in the future.
- Ideal candidates can start part-time (20-25 hours) with an increase to 40 hours over the summer.
- A one-year commitment is sought, with an ideal start date in mid-June, but this is negotiable.
- Law students should not apply.
- Schedule includes options for 4-hour shifts, 8-hour shifts, choosing your own hours, day shifts, and working Monday to Friday.
- Ability to commute to and relocate to Arlington, MA 02474 is required before starting work.
