Part Time Legal Assistant/Paralegal

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Danks, Miller & Cory - Jackson, MS

Part-time - Entry Level

Jackson, MS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Danks Miller and Cory, a well-established law firm in Downtown Jackson, is seeking a qualified part-time Legal Assistant/Paralegal to assist attorneys and office staff with various duties. The role requires a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a legal setting and involves preparing legal documents, maintaining filing systems, and providing general office support.

Responsibilities

• Preparing pleadings, legal correspondence, and other documents with attorney supervision.
• Organizing and maintaining documents in paper and electronic filing systems.
• Filing court pleadings in local, state, and federal courts.
• Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
• Maintaining attorney calendar for appointments and deadlines.
• Corresponding with clients, other counsel, and court officials.
• Providing general office support including answering phones, filing, and other administrative duties.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a legal setting.
• Experience in a law office is required.
• Experience with court filing is necessary.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to effectively multi-task and manage time-sensitive documents.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional demeanor.

Nice-to-haves

• Degree or certification in a related field is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule options.
• Competitive hourly pay starting from $20.00 per hour.