Responsibilities:
- Assist attorney in all phases of litigation, including drafting legal documents, preparing correspondence, and conducting legal research
- Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances
- Prepare and file legal documents with courts and administrative agencies
- Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel in a professional manner
- Perform data entry and maintain accurate records of case-related information
- Assist with administrative tasks such as answering phones, managing calendars, and organizing office supplies
Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department
- Proficient in project management software to track case deadlines and milestones
- Strong written communication skills to draft legal documents and correspondence
- Excellent phone etiquette when interacting with clients and other parties involved in the legal process
- Attention to detail for proofreading legal documents for errors or inconsistencies
- Familiarity with legal drafting techniques and formatting requirements
- Experience with data entry
- Ability to conduct interviews with clients and witnesses to gather relevant information for cases
- Knowledge of legal research tools such as Lexis-Nexis or Westlaw
- Proficiency in using administrative software such as PCLAW, WordPerfect, Word, Outlook
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our team. If you meet the qualifications outlined above, please submit your resume for consideration. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Education:
- Secondary School (preferred)
Experience:
- legal assistant: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2024-11-15
Expected start date: 2024-11-11
