What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at DeFur Voran LLP?
Provides a variety of support functions to attorneys, paralegals, law clerks and administrative personnel who work with the Elder Law Group of DeFur Voran LLP.
Responsibilities
- Draft, proofread and revise legal documents, corresponcence, forms and other documents.
- Open, organize, and maintain paper and electronic files.
- Schedule client meetings, maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling Zoom and telephone conferences for members of the Elder Law Group.
- Communicate and place calls to clients, financial institutions, courts and other government entities.
- Maintain automated forms for the Elder Law Group.
- Prepare monthly client invoices for assigned attorneys.
- Locate and develop case relevant information.
- Assist with other needs within the office.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma and two years work experience.
- Excellent proofreading and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to project-manage deadlines for a large caseload.
- Proficiency in the use of word processing and spreadsheet software.
Preferred Qualificaitons
- Bachelor's Degree and experience working in a law firm or other legal environment.
- Familiarity with document production in a legal environment.
Salary : $40,000 - $49,000