Job Title: PIP Legal Assistant/Secretary
Job Responsibilities:
Job Summary:
The law firm is seeking a qualified, reliable, and proactive candidate to fill the position of Paralegal/Legal Assistant. The selected individual will work directly with one attorney to prepare for upcoming cases and will be responsible for developing and maintaining all case files. The caseload at the law firm is increasing, and the ideal candidate is expected to be organized, professional, responsible, and possess exceptional problem-solving skills. The candidate should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace, have reliable transportation, and be committed to meeting the needs of the clients.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Open and maintain new and existing files
- Prepare and send out demand letters
- Process mail, checks, and invoices
- E-file documents and complaints with the clerks of court
- Coordinate and confirm depositions, hearings, and mediations
- Maintain the attorney's calendar
- Draft documents, pleadings, and letters from existing systems using proper templates
- Manage legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence
- Correspond with counsel and court via email and phone
- Provide a high level of customer service to clients and communicate with them in a friendly, cordial, and professional manner
Education and Experience Information:
Qualifications and Skills:
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- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient in filing, typing, and data entry
- Ability to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Salary Information:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
Base Pay:
The minimum and maximum salary is per hour, as provided by the employer.
