What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Beckett Law Firm?
We are looking for a Legal Assistant or Paralegal to become part of our team! You will be part of a team that provides a broad spectrum of legal services for Idaho, Washington, and Utah. The successful applicant will provide support services to lawyers and paralegals.
Work will relate to: Personal Injury, Family, Administrative, Business Law, and Consumer Protection Law
Responsibilities may include:
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Sending, receiving and cataloging mail
- Conduct research to support legal proceedings
- Assist with the drafting and reviewing of legal documents
- Investigate facts to help in the negotiation of legal disputes
- Monitor and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations
- Record and store client information
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Maintain contact lists
- Calendaring
Qualifications:
- Inquisitive
- Organized
- Computer literacy
- Independent thinker
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Familiarity with legal research preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Compensation will be depending on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Legal Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Boise, ID 83709: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $25
