What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Ascent Law?
Job Description
Ascent Law is actively seeking a Paralegal to work with our legal team. This will be a full-time position located in West Jordan. We are a mid-sized firm with a strong team culture that is growing fast, and we need someone to help us into the next stages as we grow.
You are a good candidate if you:
- Are looking to expand your legal career.
- Have an energetic positive attitude and willingness to be part of a team and you get along easily with others.
- Have a great work ethic and strong organizational skills.
- Enjoy a fast-paced atmosphere that is relaxed yet engaged.
Responsibilities
- Organizing and archiving documents related to completed and ongoing cases.
- Legal drafting
- Filing documents with the court.
- Working alongside the attorney.
- Preparing documents and exhibits
- Interacting with clients
- Calendaring
- Keeping up on case deadlines
Qualifications
- Prefer a paralegal school graduate.
- Possess excellent grammar, writing, and computer skills.
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact well with co-workers and emotionally distressed clients.
- Positive attitude when dealing with difficult situations.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Bilingual a plus
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- 40 hours of paid vacation
- 7 paid holidays off
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20-$25 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent
- Associates degree in Paralegal Studies or similar (preferred but not required)
Experience:
- Paralegal: 2 years (preferred)
- Fluent in Microsoft Office
Work Location: West Jordan
Salary : $20 - $25
