What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Assistant position at Baum Smith LLC?
Job Summary
Our law office is seeking a friendly and organized Paralegal/Assistant to assist in case management and front office work. In this role, you will assist three attorneys in case management, answer phone calls, and assist the office team with other administrative duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Draft letters, motions, pleadings, and other forms of legal correspondence.
- Maintain regular communication with clients and keep them informed about case progress.
- Assist with discovery, including drafting discovery responses and requests.
- Ensure case management for multiple files and track important deadlines.
- Handle court filings, prepare and submit legal documents to the court/eFiling service.
- Support attorneys with trial preparation.
- Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, and monitor office emails.
- Scan incoming mail, emails or hand delivered paperwork before distributing or filing.
- Open and close client case files.
- Process payments made by clients.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- 1 years of administrative support experience
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and office equipment such as copier, scanner, etc.
- Dependable with respect to confidentiality and other policies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience being a paralegal and/or working in a busy law office
- Paralegal certificate from a reputable paralegal certificate program
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- La Grande, OR 97850 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- La Grande, OR 97850: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person