Legal Staff Paralegal in Jackson, MS

Law Firm

Jackson, MS

Legal Staff Paralegal in Jackson, MS

Legal Staff

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal

Job Responsibilities:
- Preparing pleadings, legal correspondence, and other documents with attorney supervision.
- Organizing and maintaining documents in both paper and electronic filing systems.
- Filing court pleadings in local, state, and federal courts.
- Assisting in trial preparation by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
- Maintaining attorney calendars for appointments and deadlines.
- Corresponding with clients, other counsel, and court officials.
- Providing general office support, including answering phones, filing, and other administrative duties.

Education and Experience Information:
- A degree or certification is helpful but not required.
- Experience in a law office is required.
- Minimum of three years of legal experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Must possess the ability to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents, and have exceptional organizational skills.
- Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional demeanor is essential.

Salary Information:
- Pay is commensurate with experience, ranging from to per hour.
- This is a full-time position with expected hours of 40 per week.

Additional Information:
- Work is conducted in person at one location.
- The schedule is Monday to Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
- Candidates must have the ability to commute to or relocate to Jackson, MS 39201 before starting work.

Note: The job requires candidates to submit a resume and references to the firm administrator.