What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal / legal assistant position at Mendelson Law Firm?
Job Placement Ad : Legal Assistant / Paralegal
Essential Job Functions
Area of Focus : Administrative
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join our team. This role is integral in supporting our firm's operations and maintaining our professional standards.
Key Responsibilities :
- Professional Representation : Maintain an image that reflects the professional nature of the firm's work.
- Documentation Preparation & Review : Draft, prepare, and review legal documents, correspondence, and reports with precision and accuracy. Examples include summonses, complaints, briefs, motions, interrogatories, agreements, and statements.
- Court Coordination : Communicate with courts and co-counsels to confirm and manage court dates; ensure daily calendar updates and accuracy.
- Deadline Management : Assist in meeting deadlines and maintaining efficient workflows.
- Administrative Support : Perform clerical and organizational tasks, including :
- Handling phone reception and providing information to callers.
- Managing scanning, facsimile, e-filing transmissions, and mail distribution.
- Compiling reports from established sources.
- Maintaining records and files.
- Photocopying and mail assembly.
- Workload Prioritization : Efficiently manage tasks to meet firm and client needs.
- Continuous Learning : Participate in ongoing training sessions to enhance technical skills.
- Policy Compliance : Stay up-to-date and compliant with all firm policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Client Interaction : Foster excellent client service and build strong client relationships.
Preferred Qualifications :
This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while growing your skills in a professional legal environment. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about supporting legal operations, we encourage you to apply!