What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Bettis Law Group, LLP?
The Bettis Law Group, LLP, seeks a motivated, full-time litigation legal assistant/paralegal to join our team. Candidate should have a Paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program or 1-3 years experience in a law firm. Bachelors Degree is preferred. Experience in current state and federal filing guidelines and working knowledge of the electronic filing systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required (no exceptions).
DESCRIPTION: Provide legal support to Partners and Associates in the following ways: preparing intake sheets to open files for new clients/new matters/litigation cases; preparing engagement letters, drafting, editing, filing and serving pleadings/motions/memos in state, federal and appellate courts; using the electronic filing system and traditional filing system; prepare documents and other general preparation needed for depositions, mediations, and trial; serve and answer standard discovery requests and responses, correspond with clients, opposing counsel, clerks and Judges (limited); efficiently maintain attorney calendars and scheduling (response deadlines based on deadlines set by investigators, Court Orders, Response/Reply for pleadings/discovery, Removal and/or Answer); maintain physical and electronic files for attorneys; close files (physically and electronically); input time entries for attorneys when required; assisting attorneys with organizational needs, assisting staff with general office tasks including covering front desk and answering phones when front desk staff are busy or out of office.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Application Question(s):
- Do you have working knowledge and experience using legal electronic filing systems?
Experience:
- Paralegal/Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- ABA Approved Paralegal certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000