What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Jenkins & Young, P.C.?
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Seeking a legal assistant that is detail oriented, proficient with technology and is familiar with civil litigation.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories and testimony
- Locate and develop case relevant information
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and juggle calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organisational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Work Remotely
- No
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $18