What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Koshiba Law?
About us
We are professional, customer-centric, rewarding and our goal is to Service the community for their legal needs in the areas of: family law, estate planning, estate administration, real property law, and civil litigation.
Our work environment includes:
- Modern office setting
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our team and provide administrative support to our legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for drafting legal documents, researching legal issues, managing client files, and providing general administrative support. The ideal candidate should have excellent organizational skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to work independently. A strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures is preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Answer incoming phone calls
- Potential client intake interview
- Take copious notes and record in legal case management software
- Conflict check potential clients
- Drafting legal documents such as pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
- Researching and analyzing legal issues.
- Assisting attorneys in preparing for hearings, trials, and meetings.
- Organizing and maintaining case files.
- Maintaining contact with clients, witnesses, and court personnel.
- Filing documents with the court system.
Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent
- Associates degree
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous experience as a paralegal or other legal field - pay will adjust to relevant experience
- Familiarity with legal research
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Deadline and detail-oriented
- Type 70 words per minute preferred
- Savvy with Microsoft Office products
- Experience with customer service
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $27.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- law office: 2 years (Required)
Job-related location requirement:
- Candidates must be within a 25-mile radius.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $27