What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Allen & Gooch, A Law Corporation?
Our firm is seeking an experienced legal assistant/paralegal to fill a position in our Commercial Litigation/Estate Planning practice. In addition to the requisite experience, the ideal candidate will be incredibly organized, be able to prioritize tasks, consistently meet deadlines and possess skills necessary to meet and communicate directly with clients on litigation and estate planning matters.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field is required and e-filing in State and Federal courts is a plus.
The candidate should be prepared to efficiently support fast-paced, high volume workgroups * have knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and scheduling, and have high proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat * have strong written and oral communications skills * have the ability to handle high volume work and multi-task.
Allen & Gooch offers a competitive salary and a full benefits package, including health, dental, vision and life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and 401(k).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Experience:
- legal: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Lafayette, LA 70508 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Lafayette, LA 70508: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000