What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Hattiesburg Law Firm?
Job Summary
Experienced civil litigation attorney seeks a legal assistant who is proficient with typing, highly organized, and has good interpersonal skills. Legal experience preferred but not required. Excellent salary range with benefits.
The ideal candidate will support attorneys in various legal tasks, including case management, client communication, and administrative duties. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of our legal practice, particularly in area of civil litigation.
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with the preparation of legal documents and correspondence.
- Manage case files using legal case management software such as MEC and PCLaw.
- Perform data entry tasks accurately to ensure all information is up-to-date.
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic files for easy access.
- Schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings for attorneys.
- Handle phone calls with professionalism and courtesy, ensuring excellent phone etiquette.
- Experience
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
- Familiarity with civil litigation is a plus.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word is required.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in data entry and document management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for effective client interaction.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
If you are passionate about the legal field and possess the required skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $2,000.00 - $4,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $2,000 - $4,000