Legal Assistant/Paralegal

About the position

The Legal Assistant/Paralegal position involves providing essential legal support to attorneys while ensuring excellent customer service to clients. This part-time role requires a proactive individual who can manage various legal tasks efficiently and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Answering calls
• Assisting attorney in legal work/needs
• Preparing files
• Processing documents
• Calendaring events and deadlines
• Sending reminders
• Meeting with clients to execute documents
• Organizing files
• Scheduling meetings and court reporters
• File documents with the court
• Searching court files
• Maintaining confidentiality
• Prioritizing duties
• Sending client communication
• Drafting legal documents and letters
• Performing legal research
• Proofreading legal documents and letters
• Assisting in billing

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and working with PDFs
• Multitasking
• Great communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proactive assistant
• Organization skills is a must
• Trustworthiness is a must
• Knowledge of standard office equipment
• Detail oriented
• Must work well under stress
• Must have prior legal assistance/paralegal experience
• Family law experience is preferred

Benefits

• Flexible schedule