What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant-Paralegal position at Manpower Group Inc.?
Manpower is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join one of our reputable clients in Huntington. This is a fantastic opportunity to support a dynamic legal team and contribute to the success of a respected firm.
Pay : Can vary based on experience
Key Responsibilities :
Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and the legal team
Draft, format, and proofread legal documents, including letters, contracts, and court filings
Manage and maintain both physical and electronic case files, ensuring they are up to date and well-organized
Schedule meetings, hearings, and appointments, and manage attorney calendars
Handle phone calls, emails, and correspondence with clients, courts, and third parties
File legal documents with courts and other agencies, ensuring compliance with deadlines and legal procedures
Assist with client billing, timekeeping, and invoicing
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and documents in accordance with legal and ethical standards
Qualifications :
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role within a legal environment is preferred
Strong knowledge of legal terminology, document formatting, and filing procedures
Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal document management software
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple tasks with attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally with clients and legal professionals
Who is Manpower?
Locally owned, but globally connected, Manpower is a full-service staffing and human resources company that provides thousands of jobs every year across West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. Manpower provides recruitment and assessment, training and development, career management, outsourcing and workforce solutions across the region.
For more information on exciting local employment opportunities and to register with us, please visit www.Manpower.com or follow us on Facebook at Manpower WV.
Manpower is an EEO / AA / ADA / Veterans employer
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
