What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Garfield Legal, PC?
Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in various areas of litigation law. This role requires strong data entry skills, proficiency in legal research, and familiarity with legal software such as one legal and Clio manage. The Legal Assistant will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice.
Duties
- Assist attorneys with the preparation and filing of legal documents and contracts.
- Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation.
- Manage case files using clio manage and ensure all documentation is accurately maintained.
- Perform data entry tasks related to client information and case management.
- Draft correspondence and communicate with clients regarding case updates.
- Organize and schedule appointments, meetings, and court appearances for attorneys.
- Answer in coming calls from clients and potential clients.
- Collaborate with team members on various legal projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role within a law firm setting is preferred.
- Knowledge of various areas of law including litigation law.
- Strong data entry skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficiency in legal research methodologies.
- Familiarity with clio manage or similar document management systems is a plus.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team environment.
If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the required skills and qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team as a Legal Assistant.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Woodland, CA 95776 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Woodland, CA 95776: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25