What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Powers Law?
Powers Law is seeking to add a Legal Assistant
Looking for a resourceful problem solver who thrives in a positive, fast-paced team environment who willwork closely with our attorneys in providing the legal services that our clients need to be successful. Attention to detail, maintaining client confidences and excellent communication skills are required.
Interested candidates can submit a resume, along with a cover letter to Vince Powers at powerslaw@me.com . Only qualified candidates will be contacted for consideration. No recruiters / agencies please.
Salary based upon experience
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
- Paralegal degree or commensurate on the job experience to gain expertise needed to do substantive legal support work.
- Prior experience in a law firm.
- Knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training or its equivalent.
- Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
- Articulates understanding of logging appropriate billable hours. Ability to accurately capture billable hours and enter into computerized time-keeper system at the end of each working day.
- Ability to concentrate and pay very close attention to detail.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate in person, by e-mail and telephone and follow the instruction effectively from a diverse group of clients, attorneys and staff and provide information with ordinary courtesy and tact.
- Work occasionally requires more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position; may require irregular hours.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment and software.
- Ability to travel to private and public buildings, locally and statewide, via private or public conveyance to assist attorney in attending to client needs on legal matters.
- Proficient in Microsoft programs, such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.