Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
- Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files, monitoring calendars, meeting deadlines, documenting actions and client communication, inputting information into a file database, and confirming case status with the attorney.
- Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact and communicating case progress.
- Assists with case preparation by preparing case materials for trial.
- Answers phones and emails promptly.
- Provides administrative support to attorneys and paralegals to enhance office effectiveness.
- Produces information by inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics, coordinating case preparation.
- Maintains client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.
- Provides historical reference by developing and utilizing the file room system, maintaining transcripts, notes, internal firm documents, applications, and original client documents.
- Reviews the daily mail log and enters all tasks and court dates onto the legal team’s calendar.
- Scans all supporting documents for assigned cases.
- Continually audits cases, tasks, and workflows for the assigned legal team.
- The law firm reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
Education and Experience Information:
- A Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of one year of experience in the legal field, or an Associate Degree with a minimum of two years of experience in the legal field, or a High School Diploma with a minimum of three years of experience in the legal field.
- Immigration law experience is preferred.
- A minimum of one year of experience in an office environment.
- Bilingual capabilities in English, Spanish, and Portuguese are preferred.
Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Active listening.
- Critical thinking.
- Complex problem solving.
Qualifications:
- Motivated self-starters, who are able to work independently and communicate effectively with clients and the legal team.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated history of excellence in their career, as well as a passion for serving clients.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Willingness to cross-train for other job functions.
Additional Information:
- The law firm participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
Salary Information: Not specified in the text.
