Legal Staff Paralegal in Lansing, MI

Law Firm

Lansing, MI

Legal Staff Paralegal in Lansing, MI

Legal Staff

1-2 yrs required

No

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of confidential and multifaceted clerical tasks.
- Calendar and schedule important dates.
- Assist with court filings and mailings.
- Communicate with clients, court personnel, and opposing counsel's office regarding logistical matters.
- Convey routine information to clients regarding legal or contractual issues.
- Establish and maintain litigation and other files, correspondence, records, certificates, and documents.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience Information:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Associate’s Degree in legal studies preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience working in a law firm; personal injury experience preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Strong experience and expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
- Excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
- Ability to work independently while managing changing priorities and projects.
- Basic knowledge of business machines (copier, scanner, printer, etc.) required.
- Must have excellent attention to detail, organization, and planning.
- Must be able to work in person and be reliable.

Salary Information:
- The minimum salary is $39,000 and the maximum salary is $55,000 per year (Glassdoor estimate).
- Median salary is approximately $47,000 per year.