Legal Staff Paralegal in Mesa, AZ

Law Firm

Mesa, AZ

Legal Staff Paralegal in Mesa, AZ

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Draft basic legal forms, documents, and correspondence.
- Calendar all legal deadlines and reminders accurately.
- Communicate with clients via phone, email, and text to obtain needed information.
- Contact courts, agencies, and other entities to follow up on various legal matters.
- Copy, scan, file, and organize documents both physically and electronically.
- Open and close client files in the case management system.
- Complete clerical tasks as assigned such as copying, filing, and mailing documents.

Key Performance Indicators:
- Bill 30+ hours of client work per week.
- Calendar 100% of deadlines accurately.
- Complete 95%+ of assigned tasks by the due date.
- Maintain organized and up-to-date client files.

Education and Experience Information:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Legal experience required.
- 1+ years of administrative support experience in a criminal law firm is a plus.
- Strong ability to communicate effectively across multiple channels including phone, email, text, and in-person interactions with clients and stakeholders.
- Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
- Proficiency with MS Office and case management programs.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive client matters with discretion.
- Ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain composure in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills and a commitment to timely client response.
- Experience managing ongoing client communications and maintaining professional relationships throughout case lifecycles.

Salary Information:
- $20-$24 per hour.