What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at LATULIP LAW OFFICES, P.C.?
We are looking for a legal assistant with prior experience working in the legal field in Northwest Indiana (ie: one who is familiar with filing pleadings and calendar management through Indiana's (Lake/Porter Counties) E-filing system). Salary commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyer and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses etc.
- Administratively support and attend trial
- Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and maintain calendars
Skills
- Proven working experience as legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with procedures and protocols, and filing in court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple activities and work under pressure
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Legal administrative: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $21