Legal Staff Paralegal in Orem, UT

Law Firm

Orem, UT

Legal Staff Paralegal in Orem, UT

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Answer incoming telephone calls and handle walk-ins.
- Assist with client needs and inquiries.
- Draft letters to clients, insurance companies, and other law offices.
- Open, review, and route incoming mail.
- Schedule appointments, court hearings, and depositions.
- Draft pleadings and file them with the Court.
- Manage payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and track incoming payments.
- Run various errands such as bank deposits.
- Scan and organize closed files.
- Follow-up on delegated assignments.
- Determine when to act independently and when to refer matters to the attorney.

Education and Experience Information:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Experience as a paralegal, legal assistant, secretary, office or administrative assistant, or similar clerical position is required.
- Experience in a legal setting is necessary.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Google Docs is mandatory.
- Ability to type a minimum of 60 words per minute.
- Experience with Microsoft Office for at least one year is required.
- Paralegal experience of at least one year is required.

Salary Information:
- The pay range is - per hour, as provided by the employer.
- Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Some benefits are offered, including paid time off.

Additional Job Requirements:
- Must be professional, dependable, and able to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
- Ability to work efficiently without constant supervision.
- Must have strong focus and attention to detail to maintain error-free documents and scheduling.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of people.
- Ability to handle stress while maintaining composure is important.
- Confidentiality is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:
- 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Work Location:
- Remote work within the United States is required.

Candidates are instructed to send a resume with a cover letter detailing their experience. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, and phone calls are not accepted.