What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Family Law position at Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C.?
About Us
Cynthia Tracy is Board-Certified in Family Law. Our firm truly cares about our clients’ well-being, which is why we provide tenacious and personalized representation.
Responsibilities
- Prepare cases and exhibits for hearings and trial
- Draft legal and discovery documents and correspondence, including subpoenas, business records affidavits, motions and orders, for attorney review
- Attending court with the Attorney at time of trial or other hearing
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses, opposing counsels and district clerks
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Ensure attorneys meet case deadlines
- Maintain attorney calendar
Skills
- Proven work experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- Family Law: 1 year (Preferred)
- Paralegal/Legal Assistant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $24