Legal Staff Paralegal in Fresno, CA

Law Firm

Fresno, CA

Legal Staff Paralegal in Fresno, CA

Legal Staff

Min 2 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Legal Assistant I

Job Responsibilities:
The Legal Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and clerical support to one or more attorneys and the Office Supervisor. Key duties include preparing correspondence and simple to moderately complex legal documents, scheduling medical appointments, proofreading documents for spelling and grammar, organizing and maintaining files, screening telephone calls and visitors, and reading and responding to mail. The role requires maintaining a close professional relationship with attorneys and managing their day-to-day activities.

Education and Experience Information:
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Additionally, an ABA-approved paralegal certificate or a Bachelor's Degree is required. Applicants should have at least two years of experience in workers' compensation. Essential skills include strong written and oral communication, high organizational capability, proficiency in MS Word, the ability to type 50 words per minute, and a demonstrable ability to maintain confidentiality.

Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is to hourly.

About the Law Firm:
The law firm is a cutting-edge legal entity that provides high-quality litigation defense services within the Workers’ Compensation industry. It is known for publishing the highly respected Sullivan on Comp legal treatise and conducting live training seminars and webinars. The firm is committed to developing lasting relationships with clients by offering superior legal services at significant value. Since its inception in 1996, the law firm has experienced rapid growth.

Work Environment:
Consideration for reasonable accommodations will be given when applicable and appropriate. The work environment involves mental demands such as clear and conceptual thinking ability, excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem-solving, analysis, and discretion. The role requires the ability to handle work-related stress, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and meet deadlines. Physical demands include computer keyboarding and travel as required. Auditory and visual demands include hearing, vision, and speaking.

Additional Information:
The statements in this document describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They do not constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or change duties at any time. The law firm offers a competitive salary, a casual environment, and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and more. The law firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer.