Job Title: Legal Assistant
Job Responsibilities:
The legal assistant will be responsible for a wide range of tasks to support the attorneys and paralegals at the law firm. Key duties include:
- Managing office correspondence, which involves answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and ensuring the legal team is aware of upcoming deadlines.
- Assisting in the preparation of various legal documents and contracts, such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation. This includes proofreading documents when necessary.
- Undertaking other duties as needed to ensure the firm operates efficiently.
- Using daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department.
The role requires working in the office full-time due to a heavy litigation load, ensuring clients have access to the legal team during office hours and allowing for in-depth collaboration to move clients' cases towards a positive resolution.
The ideal candidate should have a mindset geared towards workflows, deadlines, and calendared tasks. They should be organized, proficient in scheduling, and adept at using calendars, e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing, and the internet. The candidate should also demonstrate empathy and compassion, particularly in the family law field, and be a team player who can handle tasks efficiently and respond positively to challenges.
Education and Experience Information:
- Ability to comfortably use all Microsoft Office products is required.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills are necessary.
- 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant is required.
- An associate’s degree or some college is preferred, but a high school diploma or equivalent is necessary.
- Candidates must have experience with legal software, case management, and docketing programs.
Salary Information:
The compensation for this role ranges from $40,000 to $45,000 annually.
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