Job Title: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant is expected to perform a wide range of duties to support attorneys in their legal practice. The primary responsibilities include:
- Drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, briefs, correspondence, and discovery documents to assist attorneys in preparing for cases.
- Maintaining accurate time and billing records to ensure proper client billing and financial management.
- Conducting client and witness interviews to gather pertinent information for cases.
- Indexing medical records for use in legal proceedings.
- Viewing accident or crime scenes to gather evidence or information relevant to cases.
- Preparing trial exhibits and drafting trial subpoenas to facilitate courtroom proceedings.
- Assisting attorneys during trials, including coordinating trial witnesses and managing trial logistics.
- Copying, collating, and managing documents to ensure all necessary materials are available for legal processes.
- Checking court records to monitor the status of cases and update attorneys on any developments.
- Drafting interrogatories as part of the discovery process in legal cases.
- Performing administrative duties related to legal documents in the law firm's affiliated title company.
- Maintaining and organizing case files to ensure efficient retrieval and management of information.
- Driving to various local courthouses to file court documents as needed.
- Screening calls and potential clients to manage communication and client intake.
- Demonstrating proficiency in Clio, MS Office, file sharing, and calendar sharing is considered advantageous.
Education and Experience Information:
While specific educational requirements are not detailed in the text, the role of a Paralegal/Legal Assistant typically requires relevant educational qualifications or experience in the legal field. Experience in using legal software such as Clio, as well as proficiency in MS Office and file sharing, is beneficial. The law firm is open to training candidates on specific tasks as needed.
Salary Information:
The salary for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position ranges from $40,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience. The employer is willing to consider the candidate's experience when determining the final salary. The position is full-time, with a typical schedule of an 8-hour shift from Monday to Friday, and work is conducted in person. The candidate is expected to work three days at the West Chester location and two days in Downtown Cincinnati, with flexibility required to accommodate trial schedules and other needs.
The salary range provided is an employer estimate, and the median salary is noted as $45,000 per year.
