What are the responsibilities and job description for the Full Time Family Law Paralegal / Legal Assistant (2+ years' experience preferred) position at Skulborstad Legal Group?
Our legal practice is seeking to hire a full-time Legal Assistant or Paralegal to join our firm. We practice primarily in family law, but also handle real estate, and estate planning.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be proficient with Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel as well as Adobe. You will also need to prioritize tasks, manage attorney calendars, be a self-starter, and essentially thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities:
- Answering telephone calls and directing the communication to the appropriate person.
- Manage incoming clients by determining if they fit within the firm's intake criteria, schedule their consultation and take payment, draft engagement letters, and open any new client files.
- Organizing and maintaining documents in electronic filing system.
- Meeting with clients, attorneys, and other professionals re: case details.
- Filing pleadings with court clerk.
- Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
- Scheduling appointments, mediations, and hearings.
- Traveling to get lunch, shred paper, drop off items to attorney or pick up office supplies.
- Maintain the office's social media presence, including creating engaging content, monitoring responses, and updating the firm's website as needed.
- Entering billing information and assisting with bookkeeping functions.
- Assisting with other tasks as required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal with proven expertise in managing calendars, scheduling, and ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Experience in family law is strongly preferred, but candidates with transferable skills from other areas of law will also be considered.
- Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel, to efficiently manage correspondence, create documents, and maintain schedules.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to draft professional correspondence and basic pleadings with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage time-sensitive documents, and remain detail-oriented in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to multi-task effectively, staying proactive and adaptable while ensuring compliance with all critical deadlines and case requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $30