Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary

$34,986 - $43,680/Yr

Stange Law Firm, Pc - Fort Wayne, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Wayne, IN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Are you a legal professional with a passion for Family Law? Stange Law Firm, PC has an immediate opening for a dynamic, highly motivated Full-Time Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to join our team in our Fort Wayne, Indiana location. Whether someone is facing a divorce, legal separation, a paternity action, estate planning, or numerous other issues that affect families, the attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC are dedicated to achieving the best possible results. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where you will be integral to the success of our clients and the firm. As a Paralegal/Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks that support our attorneys and enhance the client experience. Your role will include preparing and drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and performing administrative duties. You will also be the first point of contact for clients, ensuring that they feel welcomed and supported during their legal journey. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to a team that is recognized as one of the fastest-growing family law firms in the country. Stange Law Firm, PC is committed to providing competitive pay and benefits, including productivity bonuses, 401(k) matching, and comprehensive health insurance. We promote from within and offer excellent opportunities for advancement and job growth. Join us and be part of a firm that values its employees and is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of families.

Responsibilities

• Greet all clients and take accurate messages when individuals are not available.
• Receive deliveries by courier or messenger, and send and receive faxes.
• Prepare and draft legal documents for filing with appropriate entities and necessary correspondence.
• Ensure the accuracy of all documents prepared.
• Perform administrative duties including basic research, filing, mailings, organizing files and pleading panels, and calendaring telephone communication.
• Conduct legal research for particular issues as assigned by attorneys using periodicals, law library, public records, and offices.
• Make copies and enter all billable hours completed on a given day into the designated timekeeping or billing software the same day.
• Perform any other reasonable task requested by the Firm Management Team.

Requirements

• Law firm experience preferred.
• Domestic experience preferred.
• Familiarity with PC programs.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior family law or litigation experience.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Productivity bonuses
• Accidental insurance coverage
• Critical Illness insurance coverage
• Short Term Disability insurance coverage
• Life insurance coverage up to age 100
• Paid Time Off (Accrued Vacation, 5 Paid Sick Days & 3 Personal Days)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Take Birthday as Paid Leave (Full-Time Employees)
• Company paid laptop