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Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal Job Description
Overview:
We are excited to welcome a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Entry-Level Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal. This role is designed for someone who has recently graduated and is eager to kickstart their career in the legal field, specifically in family and matrimonial litigation. You will work under the supervision of an attorney, providing essential legal support.
Responsibilities:
- Administrative Support: Offer administrative assistance to enhance office efficiency.
- Communication: Handle communication with clients, other attorneys, and court staff.
- Document Preparation: Learn to prepare pleadings, discovery demands, and assist clients with financial affidavits.
- Client Intake: Participate in client intake procedures.
- Document Organization: Learn to organize and compile document discovery.
- Legal Document Drafting: Gain experience in drafting and filing legal documents and correspondence.
- Phone Management: Answer and direct phone calls.
- Contact Lists: Assist in maintaining contact lists.
- Billing: Learn to keep track of monthly billing statements.
- Calendar Management: Gain exposure to monitoring deadlines and managing attorneys' calendars
Skills:
- Eagerness to learn and grow in the legal field
- Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word)
- Interest in law, legal procedures, protocols, and court systems
- Willingness to grasp day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Adaptability to learn and use case management software (Clio)
- Developing secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple activities and work under guidance
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive entry-level compensation
Benefits:
- Healthcare
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Training and mentorship
- Exposure to various aspects of the legal profession
- Opportunity for growth within the firm
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay Types:
- Bonus pay (based on performance)
Education:
- Recent graduate with a focus on legal studies or related field
Experience:
- Legal internship or coursework related to litigation is a plus
Work Location:
- In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Buffalo, NY 14202 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25