Legal Assistant

Position Summary: Provides support/administrative assistance to attorney(s) to enhance attorney effectiveness and efficiency.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative duties, including but not limited to, copying, printing, indexing, answering/directing telephone calls, greeting clients, etc.
• Assist with organization of case files, case management system, client database, etc.
• Maintain appointment/meeting calendar and coordinate related logistics.
• Correspond with clients, attorneys, courts/government offices, and other third parties.
• Manage legal documentation and other correspondence/communication in accordance with confidentiality requirements.
• Support case preparation by gathering information, organizing exhibits, note-taking, assembling legal documents for filing, and other services requested by the attorney(s).
• Record/file legal documents at Bureau of Conveyances, courts, etc., as necessary.
• Draft, review, and edit memoranda, correspondence, and legal documents.
• Assist with accounting and billing.
• Coordinate and implement processes for efficient office administration.
• Perform other miscellaneous job-related duties, as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).
• 2 years’ working experience as a legal assistant or directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Computer and technological knowledge (Windows/PC, Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Able to drive a vehicle
• US work authorization
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong reading comprehension and analysis abilities.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Strong time management skills and able to perform multiple tasks.
• Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work is normally performed in an office work environment.
• No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
• Some travel required.

Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000

Benefits:          15 days PTO (Paid Time Off) after 12 months

                       All State and Federal Holidays

                       Paid Medical

•                        “on-site parking”