What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at New Solutions?
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
This role plays a critical part in ensuring seamless legal operations, particularly in litigation, condemnation, and insurance defense.
If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment, enjoy leveraging technology to enhance efficiency, and have a keen eye for detail, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal team.
Position Responsibilities:
- Utilize cutting-edge legal technology to optimize workflow and ensure attorneys operate at peak efficiency.
- Prepare and format legal documents, including appellate briefs, pleadings, and correspondence, with precision.
- Manage and coordinate e-filings in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with filing deadlines and tracking file-stamped copies.
- Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files using document management systems (iManage) and structured filing methods.
- Provide comprehensive calendar management, scheduling appointments, meetings, and travel arrangements for attorneys.
- Open and close case files, assist with conflict checks, and maintain master file lists.
- Serve as a professional liaison between the firm, clients, court personnel, and external stakeholders, demonstrating discretion and sound judgment.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in litigation support within a law firm environment.
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formatting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) and familiarity with legal support tools.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure, and adapt to evolving legal needs.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including grammar, proofreading, and transcription.
- Keen attention to detail, organization, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
- A high school diploma is required; an associate degree, business school certification, or related legal education is preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
