What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Joseph Law, PLLC?
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys in various legal tasks, particularly in the area of personal injury law and commercial litigation. This role requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality legal assistance.
Duties
- Conduct interviews with clients to gather necessary information and documentation.
- Manage phone communications with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel while maintaining professional phone etiquette.
- Perform clerical tasks such as filing, data entry, and managing case files.
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
- Conduct thorough legal research using tools such as West Law to support case preparation.
- Proofread legal documents to ensure accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Assist attorneys in preparing for trials by organizing exhibits and evidence.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of personal injury law and business law and relevant legal procedures.
Skills
- Strong interviewing skills to effectively communicate with clients and gather pertinent information.
- Excellent phone etiquette for professional interactions with clients and other legal professionals.
- Proficient clerical skills including filing, organization, and data management.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely for various legal documents.
- Familiarity with personal injury law and business law is preferred but not required.
- Experience using West Law or similar legal research tools is advantageous.
- Strong proofreading skills to ensure the accuracy of all written materials.
- Competence in legal drafting for various types of documents.
- Solid understanding of law principles and procedures related to personal injury and commercial litigation cases.
- Spanish Speaking or Creole Speaking
Join our team as a Legal Assistant where you can contribute your skills in a supportive environment while gaining valuable experience in the legal field.
*Pay will vary based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
- Haitian Creole (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Naples, FL 34109 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Naples, FL 34109: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $25