What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Coulter Tateoka, P.C.?
Job Description
Full time legal assistant/paralegal in our Draper, Utah office. This position is in a small, but busy, law office providing transactional and litigation services in the following areas of law: business, real estate, estate planning, personal injury, insurance, probate, and related matters.
Our office is halfway between SLC and Orem, and is convenient for commuter access.
Qualifications
- You are organized, manage time well, punctual, and pay attention to detail.
- Moderate writing and proofreading skills.
- You are flexible and able to multitask.
- You have initiative and ability to work independently.
- You work quickly and efficiently while producing high-quality work.
- You have a positive attitude and a desire to learn.
- You are able to follow directions and work well in a small team setting.
- You are computer proficient in Word and Excel.
- Experience with Microsoft Outlook for both email and calendaring/scheduling purposes.
- You have good analytical, critical thinking, and research skills.
Task and Responsibilities:
- Prepare legal documents including letters, pleadings, contracts, and more as requested
- Manage client case files
- Answer telephones in a professional and friendly manner
- Communicate with clients, potential clients, attorneys, and third parties
- Assist with legal and social media research
- Respond to messages the same day they are received
- Finalize projects on time and complete job duties as assigned
Compensation and Benefits:
- Starting Salary $18-23 per hour, DOE, plus bonuses
- Health & Dental insurance stipend after 90 days
- 2 weeks paid vacation, and 2 weeks paid sick leave
- 6 paid holidays, 6 flex holidays
- Monday to Friday 8:30-5 or 9-5:30, very occasional weekend projects
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Draper, UT 84020 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Draper, UT 84020: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $23