What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at BHA Law Firm?
Job Overview
Local law firm seeking a highly skilled, experienced Paralegal to join our team.
The ideal candidate will be highly professional, an excellent multi-tasker, personable and caring with clients, exude a positive attitude and work well both independently and in a team environment.
Responsibilities include managing files, calendar, and communications, drafting legal documents and correspondences, tracking and maintaining up to date records on all client files.
Candidates must have 3 years of paralegal experience in the areas of civil litigation, estates and estate planning, business and real estate transactions. Proficiency in MS Office is required. Experience with Amicus is a plus!
Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision & Supplemental Insurance, 401k, and Paid Time Off.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorney in the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and contracts.
- Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as Westlaw to support case strategies.
- Manage case files and maintain organized documentation for easy retrieval and reference.
- Transcribe legal documents and correspondence accurately.
- Perform data entry tasks related to case management.
- Communicate effectively with clients and other parties involved in legal matters.
- Support with administrative tasks as needed.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of personal injury law, estate planning, and civil litigation is preferred.
- Familiarity with Amicus or similar legal case management software is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Proficient in data entry with attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
- Strong research skills utilizing platforms like Westlaw to gather relevant information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $27