What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Beurkens Law?
Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Assistant to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in various legal matters, particularly in Criminal and Personal Injury law. This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in legal document management, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our legal processes.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with legal research and case preparation.
- Manage and organize case files both physically and electronically.
- Conduct document review and ensure accuracy of legal documents.
- Draft legal correspondence and pleadings with attention to detail.
- Proofread documents for grammatical accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Maintain an organized filing system for both electronic and paper documents.
- Coordinate communication between clients, attorneys, and the courts.
- Support the administrative functions of the law office, including scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
- Assist in the preparation of legal documents and filing of documents with the court.
Qualifications
- Experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar administrative role within a legal environment.
- Familiarity with Efiling and physical filing of documents to various courts preferred.
- Strong writing skills with an emphasis on legal drafting and correspondence.
- Excellent proofreading abilities to ensure high-quality documentation.
- Knowledge of Criminal and Personal Injury law is a plus but not required.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
We invite qualified candidates who are eager to contribute to our team while growing their skills in the legal field to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 35 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25