What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at McCurdy, Wotila, and Porteous, PC?
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
McCurdy, Wotila, and Porteous, P.C., is a full-service law firm that has served Cadillac, Reed City, and surrounding communities for over 40 years. We are seeking a legal assistant to support our estate administration practice. This position will be based out of our Cadillac office.
This legal assistant's duties will include doing all the following under the supervision of an attorney:
- Preparing initial drafts of court pleadings;
- Reviewing documents and prepare drafts of fiduciary reports and accounts;
- Maintaining client files and related records;
- Engaging in routine communications with clients;
- Coordinating our office's work and efforts with other law offices, courts, clients and other professional offices;
- Being the first line of contact for client questions and concerns; and
- Assisting with other areas of practice and administrative matters, as needed.
This position will also entail managing the calendar and phone calls of at least one lawyer.
Accounting experience and coursework is helpful. Proficiency in Word, Adobe and Outlook are crucial. We provide significant on-the-job training.
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references through the really service. Applicants who do not send these documents and complete the required really screening will not be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Required)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 2 years (Required)
- Adobe Acrobat: 2 years (Preferred)
- Wills, trusts, & estate law: 1 year (Preferred)
- Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)
- real estate (law, or title & escrow): 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Notary Public (Preferred)
Location:
- Cadillac, MI 49601 (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $22