What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal/Legal Assistant position at Joyner Law, PLLC?
Seeking a full time paralegal / legal assistance to assist with front and back-office support for growing criminal and traffic defense firm.
No substantial experience is preferred but not required. Our ideal candidate will have a willingness to learn, and ability to multitask, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and be able to work quickly once fully trained.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Client intake
- Communication with the courts and clients regarding case status
- Preparation and management of case files
- Managing and updating the firm calendar
Prerequisites:
- Proficiency in Office Suite (Word)
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
- Ability to type at least 50 words per minute
Compensation:
- Salary Range: $35,000 to $45,000/year
- Health Care: Full health care coverage for the employee paid for by the firm. Typically around a $5,000 to $6,000 benefit.
- Year-end Bonus: Depends on performance, typically around 5% of salary.
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 12 Weeks Parental Leave Policy: 6 weeks fully paid, followed by option of either 6 weeks unpaid or 6 weeks 100% paid at 60% schedule.
- Expected total compensation value: $45,000 to $55,000/year
Resume and Cover Letter are required. Applications without one or both will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Work Location: One location