Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL POSITION

Luisa White Law, LLC is looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual that is geared with thick skin to work in the legal field. On a daily basis, the ideal Legal Assistant will be managing the day-to-day operations of the law firm including carrying out administrative services, providing support to the legal team and ensuring that the firm remains in compliance with state and federal regulations. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal and factual research

• Perform records research

• Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, legal articles, codes, and other pertinent material

• Organize and analyze information

• Cross-check and validate information

• Draft legal documents including briefs, pleadings, appeals, agreements, contracts, and legal memoranda

• Help prepare legal arguments, applications, declarations, and motions

• Coordinate appointments and meetings

• Assist with accounting and billing

• Prepare correspondence

• Check and edit legal forms and documents for accuracy

• Build and maintain databases and files

• Organize and track case files

• Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations

• Coordinate law office activities such as depositions, status conferences or hearings

• Locate and interview witnesses

• Help with trial preparation including witness lists, exhibits and trial binders

• Assist the lawyer in the courtroom

• Establish and maintain excellent client relations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Associates degree or Certificate program in paralegal studies

• 1 years of experience working at a law firm or within a legal institution

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software and G-Suite

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Accounting or Bookkeeping skills

• Understanding of online legal systems (Clio, PracticePanther, Cosmolex, etc.)

• Highly organized and detail-oriented

• Able to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision

• Must be able to speak English and Spanish

Join our team as a Legal Assistant where you will play an integral role in supporting our legal professionals while gaining valuable experience in the field of law!

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.56 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Lafayette, IN 47901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lafayette, IN 47901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20