Full Job Description
We are looking for a self motivated Legal assistant. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. Our practice areas include Probate, Trusts, Real Estate and Civil Litigation matters.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Administratively support and attend trials
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- Customer Service: 1 year (Required)
- Paralegal: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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