What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Bondurant Law?
Job Summary
We are seeking detail-oriented individual to join our legal team to serve in a mixed role as Paralegal and Legal Assistant. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in a mix of transactional and litigation matters in the areas of estate planning, successions, and business law. This role requires strong organizational skills, proficiency in legal software, and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This role also requires the ability to communicate with individual clients in a caring and compassionate way.
Responsibilities
- Prepare preliminary drafts of litigation legal documents, such as discovery and motions
- Prepare preliminary drafts of transactional legal documents such as wills, powers of attorney, and succession pleadings
- Assist in document review and preparation for legal proceedings.
- Conduct data entry and maintain accurate records for ongoing cases.
- Organize and manage case files using case management software.
- Perform clerical duties such as revising documents, filing, scanning, and copying documents.
- Communicate with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress.
- Ensure compliance with legal procedures and deadlines.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a law office setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
- Proficiency in legal administrative tasks.
- Strong data entry skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self-motivated.
- Ability to work with individual clients in a patient and caring way.
- Knowledge of how to bill time and craft time entries.
Preferred Experience
- Familiarity with both transactional and litigation matters.
- Experience using case management systems.
If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000
